Will India Triumph Against Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan in AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers?
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Synopsis
India has been placed in Group G alongside Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers. The Young Tigresses aim to make history by qualifying for the finals for the first time since 2005. Will they secure their spot in the prestigious tournament?
Key Takeaways
- India is in Group G with Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.
- The qualifiers will be held from October 13 to 17, 2026.
- Eight group winners will advance to the Finals.
- The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup will take place in April-May 2026.
- India last participated in this tournament in 2005.
Kuala Lumpur, Aug 7 (NationPress) India will compete against Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan in Group G of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers, as revealed during the draw held at the AFC House on Thursday.
A total of 27 teams have been categorized into eight groups, with three groups consisting of four teams and five groups containing three teams. The qualification matches will be held in a single round-robin centralized league format from October 13 to October 17.
India is set to play against Kyrgyzstan on October 13 and Uzbekistan on October 17 in Bishkek.
The eight group winners will advance to the Finals, joining four AFC representatives from the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup 2025 who have already qualified—North Korea, Japan, South Korea, and China—creating a lineup of 12 teams, an increase of four from the last edition.
For the draw, the 27 teams were arranged into four pots based on a points system that reflected their final rankings over the last three editions of the Finals. India was placed in Pot 1.
The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 will occur from April 30 to May 17, 2026. The top four teams will earn spots in the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026.
India last participated in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup back in 2005. The Young Tigresses are determined to make history by qualifying for the continental stage for the first time through the qualifiers.
AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers Draw Results:
Group A: Philippines, Malaysia, Tajikistan (H), Syria
Group B: Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia (H)
Group C: Indonesia, Myanmar (H), Mongolia, Macau
Group D: Vietnam (H), Hong Kong, China, Guam
Group E: Australia, Singapore (H), Northern Mariana Islands
Group F: Thailand (H), Nepal, Turkmenistan
Group G: India, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic (H)
Group H: Bangladesh, Chinese Taipei, Jordan (H)
India’s Schedule:
October 13: Kyrgyzstan vs India
October 17: India vs Uzbekistan
Point of View
I believe that India's participation in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers marks a significant step in women's football. The Young Tigresses have the potential to inspire future generations and elevate the sport's profile in the country. We stand firmly behind our team as they embark on this challenging yet thrilling journey.
NationPress
20/08/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers take place?
The qualifiers will occur from October 13 to October 17, 2026.
Which teams will India face in the qualifiers?
India will compete against Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan in Group G.
What is the format of the qualifiers?
The qualifiers will be played in a single round-robin centralized league format.
How many teams will qualify for the Finals?
Eight group winners will qualify for the Finals.
When is the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup scheduled?
The main tournament will take place from April 30 to May 17, 2026.
