AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup
The 12 teams - expanded from eight - were divided into three groups with the tournament to be contested between May 1 and 17, 2026.
Hosts China PR were drawn in Group A with Thailand, Vietnam and Myanmar their challengers.
Four-time winners Japan will have to contend with Australia, India and debutants Lebanon in Group B.
Defending champions and also four-time winners DPR Korea will face Korea Republic - who lifted the trophy in 2009, Philippines and Chinese Taipei in Group C.
The top teams from each and two best third-placed sides will advance to the quarter-finals. The top four finishers will represent Asia at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026.
Four-time winners Japan will have to contend with Australia, India and debutants Lebanon in Group B.
Defending champions and also four-time winners DPR Korea will face Korea Republic - who lifted the trophy in 2009, Philippines and Chinese Taipei in Group C.
The top teams from each and two best third-placed sides will advance to the quarter-finals. The top four finishers will represent Asia at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026.
Draw Result
Group A: China PR, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar
Group B: Japan, Australia, India, Lebanon
Group C: DPR Korea, Korea Republic, Philippines, Chinese Taipei
Group A: China PR, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar
Group B: Japan, Australia, India, Lebanon
Group C: DPR Korea, Korea Republic, Philippines, Chinese Taipei
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