The schedule is confirmed for the AFC U-23 Asian Cup final and third-place matches.
On 20 Jan 2026 GMT+7, the teams advancing to the final and those moving to the third-place playoff of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2026 in Saudi Arabia were finalized after the completion of both semifinal matches. The match results were as follows:
Japan 1-0 South Korea
Vietnam 0-3 China
The final will feature defending champions and two-time title holders Japan against China, the only team yet to concede a goal in the tournament, aiming for their first championship. The schedule for the final and third-place matches is as follows:
Third-Place Match (Friday, 23 Jan 2026)
22:00 Vietnam vs South Korea
Final Match (Saturday, 24 Jan 2026)
22:00 China vs Japan