2 Teams Eliminated: Summary of AFC U23 Asian Cup Results and Latest Standings in Thailand U23 Group
On 14 Jan 2026 GMT+7, the final group stage matches of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2026 took place in Saudi Arabia. Thailand U23 faced China U23 in a decisive match to advance to the knockout stage.
Thailand U23 0-0 China
Iraq 1-2 Australia
Thailand U23 finished with 2 points, which was insufficient to qualify for the quarterfinals. They ended last in the group, thus concluding their journey in the AFC U23 Asian Cup. Iraq also finished with 2 points and the same goal difference, resulting in their elimination. Australia and China advanced together from the group.
1. Australia 6 points *Qualified
2. China 5 points *Qualified
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3. Iraq 2 points (2 goals for, 3 against) *Eliminated
4. Thailand U23 2 points (2 goals for, 3 against) *Eliminated