Overseas WA Duo and Glory Pair Off to Asian Cup

Overseas WA duo and Glory pair off to Asian Cup

Overseas-based Perth products James Overy and Jaylan Pearman are headed to Saudi Arabia, with the pair named in the Australian squad for the under-23 Asian Cup.

Glory duo heading to Saudi Arabia for 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup

Glory duo Nathanael Blair and Kaelan Majekodunmi are set to take to the international stage next month after being named in the Australia squad for the 2026 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia.Head Coach Tony Vidmar has named a 23-strong squad for the tournament which also features a further three former Glory players in Jaylan Pearman, James Overy and Josh Rawlins.21-year-old striker Blair has made 16 appearances in purple since joining Glory in 2024…

Hammond and Simmons named in 23-player squad for 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup

CommBank Australian U23s Head Coach, Tony Vidmar, has named a 23-player squad for the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, which begins on Wednesday 7 January 2026. This tournament is a critical pillar of the national team pathway and an important opportunity for Australia’s best emerging players to represent their country on the international stage. Representing Australia provides long-term benefits for players, clubs, and the broader Austra…

Road to #AFCU23 glory ignites at Saudi Arabia 2026

Kuala Lumpur: All eyes will turn to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in a week’s time when the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ gets underway in the cities of Jeddah and Riyadh.

Macallister off to the Asian Cup

Mathias Macallister has been named in the 23-player squad heading to Saudi Arabia for the AFC U23 Asian Cup next month. The 18-year-old had never been called up to any national side prior to the SBS Cup which was held in Japan just before Christmas and after good performances in that tournament, he has been rewarded with this call-up to the U23’s. The Olyroos will play three group games against Thailand, China & Iraq with the top two from the gr…

Victory’s Rawlins and Valadon chosen for U23 Asian Cup

Melbourne Victory is proud to announce that Joshua Rawlins and Jordi Valadon will represent Australia at the upcoming 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup.  The players from Victory’s A-League Men’s team have been named in Tony Vidmar’s 23-player squad for the tournament’s seventh edition, hosted by Saudi Arabia next month.  Australia discovered their Group D opponents during October’s draw and will begin their campaign by facing Thailand at Al Shabab FC Aren…