Arsenal U17s share title with China U17 as tournament canceled

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Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Arsenal U17s share title with China U17 as tournament canceled
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Arsenal's under-17 team has been declared joint champions of the 2026 Shanghai Future Star Cup, sharing the title with China U17 after the final was canceled due to Typhoon Dolphin. The tournament, originally set for August 3-9 in Shanghai, faced disruption as worsening weather led to the abandonment of the match, which was initially moved behind closed doors. Arsenal advanced to the final after displaying resilience following a dramatic opening loss to China, overcoming Bayer Leverkusen and Shanghai U17 in earlier knockout stages. The tournament also included academy teams from various clubs, with the women's competition scheduled for later this month.

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  • Typhoon Dolphin forced cancellation of the final match.
  • Arsenal U17s and China U17 were declared joint champions.
  • Tournament took place in Shanghai from August 3-9.
  • Arsenal advanced despite an opening defeat to China U17.
  • Women's competition to take place later this month.
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