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India
qualified first time for the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026.
¨ They defeated Uzbekistan 2-1 in Bishkek.
India won both their matches in the group.
¨ They finished at the top of Group G. This
confirmed their place in the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026.
¨ The AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 will be
held in China.
¨ This is India’s first qualification through
the competitive route.
¨ India last played in the tournament in 2005.
At that time, there was no qualification phase. Teams got direct entry.
¨ This is a big moment for Indian women’s
football.
¨ Now, all three teams — U-17, U-20, and senior
— have qualified.
¨ Each team has made it to their respective AFC
Asian Cups for the first time.
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AFC U-17
Women’s Asian Cup is is a biennial women's football tournament. It is organised
by the Asian Football Confederation.
