The CommBank Young Socceroos will face Indonesia, Malaysia and Laos in the Qualification Phase for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™, following the official draw in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday afternoon.
Trevor Morgan’s side are the defending Asian U20 Champions after winning the 2025 edition of the tournament, also held in China.
In the Qualification Phase, 32 teams are divided into eight groups of four, with the group winners and the seven best second-placed teams advancing to the 43rd edition of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™.
The Qualification Phase will be staged between 25 August and 6 September 2026. The CommBank Young Socceroos will play their matches in Laos.
Quotes attributable to CommBank Young Socceroos’ Head Coach Trevor Morgan:
“It's an exciting moment for the group as we officially begin our campaign towards qualifying for the AFC U20 Asian Cup in China next year.
“Knowing our opponents and the host venue for these important matches makes things very real for the group and will help us focus our energy and attention over the next couple of months.
“This qualification campaign is an important step for young players aiming for successful international careers.”
