AFC U-23 Championship

The AFC U-23 Championship is a soccer tournament organized by the Asian Football Confederation for men's national teams with players under 23 years old. Held every two years, it showcases emerging young talent from across Asia, serving as a qualifying event for the Olympic Games. The competition helps identify promising players who may become future stars and strengthens the development of Asian football by promoting high-level, competitive matches among the region's best young teams.