The 16 teams participating in the Under-17 Asia Cup learned their fate following the draw held at AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday.
The 16 teams, divided into four groups, will not only win the coveted trophy, but also earn eight spots for the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar, the first of a newly expanded 48-team powerhouse annual tournament. will be fought over.
Hosts Saudi Arabia, seeking their third title, will face Uzbekistan, Thailand and China, with the top two teams in Group A advancing to the quarter-finals.
In Group B, defending champions Japan will be challenged by Australia, Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates, while in Group C South Korea will face Yemen, Afghanistan and Indonesia.
Top seed Iran is expected to face stiff resistance from Tajikistan, Oman and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in Group D.
AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025 will be held from April 3rd to 20th.
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Group A: Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Thailand, China
Group B: Japan, Australia, Vietnam, United Arab Emirates
Group C: Korea, Yemen, Afghanistan, Indonesia
Group D: Iran, Tajikistan, Oman, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
MNA