2021 WAFF U-23 Championship
| بطولة غرب آسيا لكرة القدم تحت 23 عاما | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Saudi Arabia |
| Dates | 4–12 October |
| Teams | 12 (from 1 confederation) (from 1 sub-confederation) |
| Venue(s) | 2 (in 2 host cities) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Jordan (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Saudi Arabia |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 18 |
| Goals scored | 51 (2.83 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Mohammad Aburiziq (4 goals) |
| Best player(s) | Yazan Al-Naimat |
| Best goalkeeper | Nawaf Al-Aqidi |
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The 2021 WAFF U-23 Championship was the second edition of the WAFF U-23 Championship, an under-23 international tournament for member nations of the West Asian Football Federation (WAFF). It took place in Saudi Arabia from 4 to 12 October 2021, featuring 11 teams. Only players born on or after 1 January 1998 were eligible to participate. Iran were the defending champions; however, they couldn't defend the title after they joined CAFA.
Jordan won their first tournament, beating hosts Saudi Arabia 3–1 in the final.