Japan 0-0 South Korea Live Score, AFC U23 Asian Cup Semi-Final: Young Samurai Blue Tactically Battling Taegeuk Warriors
Japan are seeking to emerge AFC U23 champions for a record-extending third time. Photo: AFC
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the first semi-final of the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026, between Japan and South Korea at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Tuesday (January 20, 2026). A tactical battle is on the cards between the familiar foes, who are meeting for the fourth time in the competition. The Young Samurai Blue are seeking to emerge champions for a record-extending third time, while the Taegeuk Warriors are looking to add to their 2020 title. Follow the live scores and updates from the Asian football match.
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20 Jan 2026, 05:44:46 pm IST
Japan Vs South Korea Live Score, AFC U23 Asian Cup: JPN 1-0 KOR
Kaito Koizumi hands Japan the lead in the 36th minute! A neat move from the Young Samurai Blue leads to the ball laying up stray in the box, and Koizumi reacts swiftly to drive it in.
20 Jan 2026, 05:18:26 pm IST
Japan Vs South Korea Live Score, AFC U23 Asian Cup: JPN 0-0 KOR
As expected, most of the action is unfolding in the midfield, with both teams trying to methodically wrest possession and not leave openings for central attacks. One reckons a solitary goal could well be enough to decide the fate of this contest.
20 Jan 2026, 05:05:34 pm IST
Japan Vs South Korea Live Score, AFC U23 Asian Cup: Kick-Off!
Play is underway at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium. Japan kicking from left to right and Korea the other way in the first half. Both teams are well known for their strong defensive structure and it would be interesting to see how they tactically try to outsmart each other.
20 Jan 2026, 04:54:51 pm IST
Japan Vs South Korea Live Score, AFC U23 Asian Cup: Start Time, Streaming
The match kicks off at 5pm IST. The Japan vs South Korea, AFC U23 Asian Cup will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website in India. It will not be telecast on any TV channel in the country.
20 Jan 2026, 04:52:01 pm IST
Japan Vs South Korea Live Score, AFC U23 Asian Cup: Starting XIs
This is how the two teams line up tonight:
20 Jan 2026, 04:26:58 pm IST
Japan Vs South Korea Live Score, AFC U23 Asian Cup: Hi All!
Greetings and welcome, everyone. Stay with us for the build-up and live updates from the first semi-final of the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026, between Japan and South Korea.
