Overview
- The Nov 10 draw in Bangkok placed India in Group C with Japan, Australia and Chinese Taipei.
- Group A features hosts Thailand with China PR, Vietnam and Bangladesh, while Group B includes DPR Korea, Korea Republic, Uzbekistan and Jordan.
- The tournament runs April 1–18, 2026 in Thailand, with the top two in each group plus the two best third-placed teams advancing to the quarter-finals.
- The four semi-finalists will qualify for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026.
- India return to the finals for the first time since 2006 after topping August qualifiers Group D ahead of Indonesia, Myanmar and Turkmenistan.