Thailand, Nov. 10 -- India were drawn with 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.
Japan, runners-up in 2024, are record six-time champions of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup and also FIFA U20 Women's World Cup champions in 2018 and runners-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 PR, Vietnam and Bangladesh. Group B contains DPR Korea, Korea R...