Get ready, soccer fans! China is set to take center stage in youth football after being named host of the 2025 AFC U20 Men’s Asian Cup. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) made the announcement Friday following meetings in Al Ain, UAE — throwing a 🔥 spotlight on Asia’s rising stars.
The tournament will bring top under-20 teams from across the continent to compete for regional glory. In a double win for Asian sports, Saudi Arabia also secured hosting rights for the 2025 AFC U17 Asian Cup. 🏆
Big changes are coming to youth tournaments globally: FIFA will now hold annual U17 World Cups for both men and women starting in 2025. To keep pace, the AFC approved reforms to make its U17 Asian Cup an annual event too — meaning more high-stakes qualifiers and finals for young talent!
This move puts China back on the global football map, following its successful hosting of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. Could this be a hat trick of excitement for the sport’s future? ⚡ Stay tuned!
