Saudi Preparations Underway for the Launch of the 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup
Preparations continue in the cities of Riyadh and Jeddah for the launch of the seventh edition of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup “Saudi Arabia 2026,” scheduled to take place from January 6 to 24, with the participation of 16 national teams from across the continent.
The Local Organizing Committee is working on finalizing all details to host an exceptional tournament with international standards, in an event considered one of the most prominent continental championships for age groups, hosted by the Kingdom for the first time. The committee has already released match tickets through the Asian Football Confederation website (www.the-afc.com).
In Riyadh, the Local Organizing Committee has established an integrated operational plan covering reception facilities, team headquarters, training programs, and transportation arrangements. The capital will host (12) group stage matches, distributed equally between Prince Faisal bin Fahd Sports City Stadium and Al-Shabab Club Stadium.
In Jeddah, preparations continue at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City, which will host (10) matches, including the opening and final matches. Meanwhile, the reserve stadium at King Abdullah Sports City will host (10) encounters, including the semi-finals and the third-place play-off.
The tournament is considered a major sporting milestone within the Kingdom’s preparations to host the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, reflecting the Kingdom’s growing readiness and high organizational capacity in managing continental and international events according to the highest global standards.
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