Announcement of Maki KITAHARA and Riku HASHIMOTO's Selection to the U-17 Japan National Team
Maki KITAHARA, who belongs to the top team, and Riku HASHIMOTO, who belongs to FC Tokyo U-18, have been selected for the U-17 Japan national team to participate in the "AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026" to be held in May.
Also, Yuto SEGA, who belongs to FC Tokyo U-18, has been selected as a training partner.
Selected Player
Name: Maki KITAHARA
Affiliation: FC Tokyo Top Team
Hometown: Suginami-ku, Tokyo
Former Teams: JACPA Tokyo FC → FC Tokyo U-15 Musashi → FC Tokyo U-18
Name: Riku HASHIMOTO
Affiliation: FC Tokyo U-18
Place of Birth: Nerima-ku, Tokyo
Former Teams: Una Primavera FC → FC Tokyo U-15 Musashi
Tournament Name
AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026
Location
Saudi Arabia / Jeddah
Schedule
April 23 (Thu) – May 24 (Sun)
Tournament Schedule
Match 1
May 6 (Wed) 1:00 a.m. kickoff *Japan time
vs U-17 Qatar national team
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City Pitch C
Sec. 2
May 10 (Sun) 1:00 a.m. kickoff *Japan time
vs U-17 China national team
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City Pitch C
Sec. 3
May 13 (Wed) 1:00 a.m. 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/
