New Delhi [India], February 12 (ANI): India had been drawn alongside Japan, Australia, and Lebanon in Group B of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 through the Final Draw held on the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, in keeping with the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
Having certified for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup for the primary time in 21 years after defeating Kyrgyz Republic and Uzbekistan, the Young Tigresses will open their marketing campaign in opposition to Australia, adopted by matches in opposition to Japan and Lebanon. The event will happen from May 1 to 17.
Japan had been runners-up in 2024 and thus certified robotically for the event. They are four-time champions of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup and likewise FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup champions in 2014 and runners-up in 2010 and 2016.
Australia had been eradicated within the group stage of the 2024 version and certified for the 2026 event after victories over Singapore and the Northern Mariana Islands. On the opposite hand, Lebanon will make its debut, having certified for its first event with wins over Kuwait and Iran.
In Group A, hosts China had been drawn alongside Thailand, Vietnam and Myanmar. Group C incorporates DPR Korea, the Republic of Korea, the Philippines and Chinese Taipei.
The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 can be held in Suzhou, on the Suzhou Sports Centre Stadium and the Suzhou Taihu Football Sports Centre.
The prime two sides from every group, together with the 2 finest third-placed groups, will progress to the quarter-finals. The 4 semi-finalists will qualify for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026, the place DPR Korea are the present holder.
AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Draw Lists:
Group A: China, Thailand, Vietnam, and MyanmarGroup B: Japan, Australia, India, and LebanonGroup C: DPR Korea, the Republic of Korea, the Philippines, and Chinese Taipei. (ANI)