New Delhi: 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, Thailand, on Monday.

Having qualified for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup after a 20-year absence, the Indian team will begin their campaign against Japan, followed by matches against Australia and Chinese Taipei.

Japan, runners-up in 2024, are a record six-time champions 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 PR, Vietnam and Bangladesh. Group B contains DPR Korea, Korea Republic, Uzbeki

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