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Abu Dhabi: Islamic Republic of Iran held off a fightback from the United Arab Emirates to top Group I of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers Group I with a 3-2 win on Tuesday.

Iran will make a return to the Finals after having missed out on the 2024 edition, with UAE also going through as one of the four best runners-up.

Hong Kong, China, meanwhile, rode their luck to come away with a 1-0 victory against Guam for their first points of the Qualifiers.

Hong Kong, China 1-0 Guam

Hong Kong, China took the lead after only three minutes with Lee Lok Him taking advantage of the ball that was allowed to bounce unchallenged into the box to smash home from close range. .....

FT | 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, China 1️⃣-0️⃣ Guam 🇬🇺

Hong Kong close out their #AFCU23 Qualifiers journey on a high with victory in Group I! pic.twitter.com/pGVhwhPIUb
— #WAC2026 (@afcasiancup) September 9, 2025

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