New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- India are placed alongside Japan, Australia and Chinese Taipei in Group C of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026 in the final draw held in Bangkok, on Monday.

Having qualified for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup after 20 years, the Young Tigresses will begin their campaign against Japan, followed by Australia and Chinese Taipei, as per the AIFF website.

Japan, runners-up in 2024, is a record six-time champion of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup and also a FIFA U20 Women's World Cup champion in 2018, as well as a runner-up in 2024. Australia finished the 2024 edition in third place, while Chinese Taipei were knocked out in the group stage.

In Group A, hosts Thailand were drawn alongside China, Vietnam and Bangla...