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Maki KITAHARA from the top team and Riku HASHIMOTO from FC Tokyo U-18 have been selected for the U-17 Japan national team that will participate in the 'AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026' held in May.
Also, player Yui Seka, who belongs to FC Tokyo U-18, has been selected as a training partner.

Selected Players

Name: Maki KITAHARA
Affiliation: FC Tokyo Top Team
Hometown: Suginami, Tokyo
Former Teams: JACPA Tokyo FC → FC Tokyo U-15 Musashi → FC Tokyo U-18

Name: Riku HASHIMOTO (Hashimoto Riku)
Affiliation: FC Tokyo U-18
Hometown: Nerima-ku, Tokyo
Former Teams: Una Primavera FC → FC Tokyo U-15 Musashi

Tournament Name

AFC U17 Asia Cup Saudi Arabia 2026

Location

Saudi Arabia / Jeddah

Schedule

April 23 (Thu) - May 24 (Sun)

Tournament Schedule

Match 1
May 6 (Wed) 1:00 Kickoff *Japan Time
vs U-17 Qatar national team
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City Pitch C

Match 2
May 10 (Sun) 1:00 Kickoff *Japan Time
vs U-17 China national team
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City Pitch C

Game 3
May 13 (Wed) 1:00 Kickoff *Japan Time
vs U-17 Indonesia national team
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City Pitch A

[Knockout Stage]
* Dates are in Japan Standard Time
Quarterfinals: May 16 (Sat)
Semifinal Round: May 20 (Wed)
Final Round: May 23 (Sat)

_{* Please check the JFA website for details.}
http://www.jfa.jp/