DPR Korea
Previous appearances: 8
Best finish: Champions (4)
2024 record: Champions
How they qualified: 2024 winners
Fixtures - May 2 v Chinese Taipei; May 5 v Philippines; May 8 v Korea Republic
Fun fact: DPR Korea have never failed to advance to the final in each of their previous appearances.

DPR Korea will be determined to maintain their grip on the trophy, with the East Asian side looking for a successful run ahead of their defence of the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup title later this year.

Korea Republic
Previous appearances: 9
Best finish: Champions (2009)
2024 record: Semi-finalists
How they qualified: 2024 Semi-finalists
Fixtures - May 2 v Philippines; May 5 v Chinese Taipei; May 8 v DPR Korea
Fun fact: Korea Republic are the only other teams besides DPR Korea and Japan to have emerged champions.

The trophy has eluded Korea Republic since their only triumph in 2009 and the East Asian side will feel this is their chance to end the wait after an extensive preparation.

Philippines
Previous appearances: 1
Best finish: Group Stage
2024 record: Group Stage
How they qualified: Group A winners
Fixtures - May 2 v Korea Republic; May 5 v DPR Korea; May 8 v Chinese Taipei
Fun fact: Philippines were also drawn with DPR Korea and Korea Republic in their tournament debut in 2024.

With the senior Philippines team turning heads, the next generation will be aiming to also stamp their mark and will head into the tournament confident after finishing top of Group A of the Qualifiers.

Chinese Taipei
Previous appearances: 4
Best finish: Group Stage
2024 record: Did not qualify
How they qualified: Group H winners
Fixtures - May 2 v DPR Korea; May 5 v Korea Republic; May 8 v Philippines
Fun fact: Chinese Taipei are making a return to the Finals for the first time since 2015.

A successful qualifying campaign will give Chinese Taipei hope that they can advance to the knockout stage for the first time.