Hey football fans! ⚽️ Get ready for some epic matches! The draw for the 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup is out, and it's looking spicy! 🌶️
As hosts, China 🇨🇳 is set to clash with Australia 🇦🇺, Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬, and Qatar 🇶🇦 in Group A. Talk about a group of death! 💀
Here’s how the other groups stack up:
- Group B: Iraq 🇮🇶, Jordan 🇯🇴, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea 🇰🇵.
- Group C: Uzbekistan 🇺🇿, Iran 🇮🇷, Indonesia 🇮🇩, and Yemen 🇾🇪.
- Group D: Japan 🇯🇵, South Korea 🇰🇷, Syria 🇸🇾, and Thailand 🇹🇭.
The tournament kicks off on February 12, 2025, in the vibrant city of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, and runs until March 1. Mark your calendars! 📅
Teams finishing in the top two spots of each group will advance to the knockout stage. The stakes are high because the top four teams will punch their tickets to the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile! 🇨🇱🌎
Remember the 2023 tournament? Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 snagged their first title after edging Iraq 1-0 in a nail-biting final at home. China's journey ended in the quarterfinals after a tough 3-1 extra-time loss to South Korea.
Can China make it all the way this time on home turf? 🏟️ The excitement is real! Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to cheer for your favorite teams! 🙌
Reference(s):
China in same group with Australia at 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup
cgtn.com
