To be staged between August 25 and September 6, 2026 in a centralised league system, these Qualifiers will feature the implementation of a new format as part of key reforms to the AFC’s youth competitions that were ratified earlier this year.
The AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ is scheduled for March 24-April 10, 2027.
Group A: Korea Republic, Kyrgyz Republic (H), Philippines, Lebanon
31. August : Kyrgyz Rep – Philippines
3. September Philippines – Korea Rep
6. September Philippines – Lebanon