China to host 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup

The Asian Football Confederation(AFC) confirmed on Thursday that China will host the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup.

China is set to host the tournament for the second consecutive edition, following the 2025 event held in Shenzhen from February 12 to March 1 this year.

Peng Xiao of China (R) vies with Abdulmalik Alharbi of Saudi Arabia during their quarterfinal at the AFC U20 Asian Cup in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, on Feb. 22, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Xulun)

Qualifiers for the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup are scheduled to start in August 2026, with the finals to be held in March 2027.

The tournament will serve as Asian qualifying for the 2027 FIFA U20 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan.