Riyadh: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Competitions Committee has chosen Saudi Arabia to host the next three editions of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup in 2026, 2027, and 2028.

According to Saudi Press Agency, Saudi Arabian Football Federation President Yasser Almisehal expressed gratitude to the Saudi leadership for its generous support of the sports sector, which has established the Kingdom as a premier destination for major international sporting events.

He also thanked the AFC for its confidence in awarding the hosting rights, and expressed his hope for strengthened cooperation between the Saudi and Asian football federations to support the continued growth of football across the continent.