In the early hours of May 20, Beijing time, China beat Australia 2-0 in the semi-finals of the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup held in Saudi Arabia, advancing to the final after a 22-year hiatus.

The first half ended goalless. In the 49th minute, Zhou Yunuo made an interception in the frontcourt, and Shuai Weihao burst into the penalty area to score with a far-post finish. Substitute Xie Jin sealed the win with a low strike inside the box in stoppage time.

China will take on Japan for the championship in the early hours of May 23, Beijing time.

北京时间5月20日凌晨，在沙特阿拉伯举行的2026亚足联U17男足亚洲杯半决赛中，中国队2比0战胜澳大利亚队，时隔22年再度跻身该项赛事决赛。

上半场两队均无建树。第49分钟，周雨诺前场完成抢断，帅惟浩高速插上突入禁区推射远角破门；伤停补时阶段，替补登场的谢晋在禁区内低射得分，锁定胜局。

北京时间5月23日凌晨，中国队将迎战日本队角逐冠军。