When and where to watch AFC U17 Men’s Asian Cup 2026 draw live?
AFC U17 Men’s Asian Cup 2026 Draw will take place at the AFC house in Kuala Lumpur
The countdown begins for India’s U17 men’s team as they await the Final Draw for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.
The 21st edition of the tournament will feature 16 teams divided into four groups of four. India booked their spot after topping Group D in the November 2025 qualifiers, finishing ahead of IR Iran, Lebanon, Palestine and Chinese Taipei.
It will be India’s 10th appearance at the AFC U17 Asian Cup, as they join hosts Saudi Arabia and the other qualified teams in the race for continental glory.
Whom can India face in AFC U17 Men’s Asian Cup 2026?
The AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 will take place from May 5 to May 22, with the top two teams from each group not only reaching the quarterfinals but also earning a spot at the FIFA U17 World Cup Qatar 2026. India, placed in Pot 3 for the Final Draw, will face one team each from Pots 1, 2, and 4.
From Pot 1, India could be drawn against hosts Saudi Arabia, Korea Republic, Japan, or Uzbekistan, with Saudi Arabia automatically seeded in position A1.
Their Pot 2 opponents could be Tajikistan, Australia, Yemen, or Indonesia, while Pot 4 includes DPR Korea, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Myanmar. The draw will set the stage for India’s challenge in their quest for continental glory and a World Cup spot.
When and where to watch the AFC U17 Men’s Asian Cup draw?
The Final Draw for the AFC U17 Men’s Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 will take place on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The draw will be streamed live on the official AFC Asian Cup YouTube channel from 12:30 PM IST onwards.
Indian football fans are advised to visit the AFC YouTube channel and turn on notifications to catch the live proceedings as the Young Tigresses discover their group stage.
Who will host the AFC U17 Men’s Asian Cup 2026?
The tournament will be hosted by Saudi Arabia.
When will AFC U17 Men’s Asian Cup 2026 kickoff?
The tournament will start from May 5 and end on May 22.
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Ayushman Sharma is a sports enthusiast with a deep love for football, following the game closely since 2018. A hardcore supporter of NorthEast United FC and FC Barcelona, he has also gained valuable on-ground experience by volunteering during FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in Guwahati.