Get ready for youth football fireworks! ⚽ China will host the 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, and their opening Group A clash against Australia is already sparking excitement. The tournament draw also placed Kyrgyzstan and Qatar in the “Group of Thrills” – setting up fierce competition for World Cup qualification spots.
Here’s the full group breakdown:
Group B: Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the DPRK
Group C: Uzbekistan, Iran, Indonesia, Yemen
Group D: Japan, South Korea, Syria, Thailand
The month-long tournament (Feb. 12 – March 1) will see the top two teams from each group advance. The final four will secure tickets to Chile for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup 🌍. China’s team aims to improve on their 2023 quarterfinal exit, while defending champs Uzbekistan look to dominate again.
Pro tip for travelers 🧳: Bookmark Shenzhen – this tech-forward city will become Asia’s football capital during the event!
