2026 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup
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The 2026 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup will be the 12th edition of the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup (including previous editions of the AFC U-20 Women's Championship and AFC U-19 Women's Championship), the biennial international youth football championship organised by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for the women's under-20 national teams of Asia. The tournament is scheduled to be held in Thailand between 1–18 April 2026. For the first time, a total of twelve teams will compete in the tournament and there will be no third place playoff. The top four teams of the tournament will qualify for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland as the AFC representatives. DPR Korea are the defending champions.
Infobox
Host country
Thailand
Dates
1–18 April 2026
Teams
12 (from 1 confederation)
Venue
3 (in 2 host cities)
Tables
· Qualification › Qualified teams
Thailand
Thailand
Team
Thailand
Qualified as
Hosts
Date of qualification
14 April 2025
App.
8th
Last
2019
Previous best performance
Fourth place (2004)
North Korea
North Korea
Team
North Korea
Qualified as
Group A winners
Date of qualification
10 August 2025
App.
12th
Last
2024
Previous best performance
Champions (2007, 2024)
Vietnam
Vietnam
Team
Vietnam
Qualified as
Group B winners
Date of qualification
7th
App.
2024
Last
Quarter-finalists (2004)
Australia
Australia
Team
Australia
Qualified as
Group C winners
Date of qualification
10th
App.
2024
Last
Third place (2006, 2024)
India
India
Team
India
Qualified as
Group D winners
Date of qualification
4th
App.
2006
Last
Quarter-finalists (2004)
China
China
Team
China
Qualified as
Group E winners
Date of qualification
12th
App.
2024
Last
Champions (2006)
Japan
Japan
Team
Japan
Qualified as
Group F winners
Date of qualification
12th
App.
2024
Last
Champions (2002, 2009, 2011, 2015, 2017, 2019)
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
Team
Uzbekistan
Qualified as
Group G winners
Date of qualification
6th
App.
2024
Last
Group stage (2002, 2004, 2015, 2017, 2024)
South Korea
South Korea
Team
South Korea
Qualified as
Group H winners
Date of qualification
12th
App.
2024
Last
Champions (2004, 2013)
Jordan
Jordan
Team
Jordan
Qualified as
Best runners-up
Date of qualification
2nd
App.
2006
Last
Group stage (2006)
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Team
Bangladesh
Qualified as
2nd best runners-up
Date of qualification
1st
App.
Debut
Chinese Taipei
Chinese Taipei
Team
Chinese Taipei
Qualified as
3rd best runners-up
Date of qualification
6th
App.
2024
Last
Runners-up (2002)
| Team | Qualified as | Date of qualification | App. | Last | Previous best performance |
| Thailand | Hosts | 14 April 2025 | 8th | 2019 | Fourth place (2004) |
| North Korea | Group A winners | 10 August 2025 | 12th | 2024 | Champions (2007, 2024) |
| Vietnam | Group B winners | 7th | 2024 | Quarter-finalists (2004) | |
| Australia | Group C winners | 10th | 2024 | Third place (2006, 2024) | |
| India | Group D winners | 4th | 2006 | Quarter-finalists (2004) | |
| China | Group E winners | 12th | 2024 | Champions (2006) | |
| Japan | Group F winners | 12th | 2024 | Champions (2002, 2009, 2011, 2015, 2017, 2019) | |
| Uzbekistan | Group G winners | 6th | 2024 | Group stage (2002, 2004, 2015, 2017, 2024) | |
| South Korea | Group H winners | 12th | 2024 | Champions (2004, 2013) | |
| Jordan | Best runners-up | 2nd | 2006 | Group stage (2006) | |
| Bangladesh | 2nd best runners-up | 1st | Debut | ||
| Chinese Taipei | 3rd best runners-up | 6th | 2024 | Runners-up (2002) | |
· Draw
Thailand (hosts) North Korea Japan
Thailand (hosts) North Korea Japan
Pot 1
Thailand (hosts) North Korea Japan
Pot 2
Australia South Korea China
Pot 3
Chinese Taipei Vietnam Uzbekistan
Pot 4
Jordan India Bangladesh
| Pot 1 | Pot 2 | Pot 3 | Pot 4 |
| Thailand (hosts) North Korea Japan | Australia South Korea China | Chinese Taipei Vietnam Uzbekistan | Jordan India Bangladesh |
· Venues
Rajamangala Stadium
Rajamangala Stadium
Bangkok
Rajamangala Stadium
Pathum Thani
Thammasat Stadium
Pathum Thani
Pathum Thani Stadium
Capacity: 51,560
Capacity: 51,560
Bangkok
Capacity: 51,560
Pathum Thani
Capacity: 25,000
Pathum Thani
Capacity: 15,114
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· Group stage › Group A
1
1
Pos
1
Team
Thailand (H)
Pld
0
W
0
D
0
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
Pts
0
Qualification
Knockout stage
2
2
Pos
2
Team
China
Pld
0
W
0
D
0
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
Pts
0
3
3
Pos
3
Team
Vietnam
Pld
0
W
0
D
0
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
Pts
0
Qualification
Possible knockout stage
4
4
Pos
4
Team
Bangladesh
Pld
0
W
0
D
0
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
Pts
0
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
| 1 | Thailand (H) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Knockout stage |
| 2 | China | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | Vietnam | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Possible knockout stage |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
· Group stage › Group B
1
1
Pos
1
Team
North Korea
Pld
0
W
0
D
0
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
Pts
0
Qualification
Knockout stage
2
2
Pos
2
Team
South Korea
Pld
0
W
0
D
0
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
Pts
0
3
3
Pos
3
Team
Uzbekistan
Pld
0
W
0
D
0
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
Pts
0
Qualification
Possible knockout stage
4
4
Pos
4
Team
Jordan
Pld
0
W
0
D
0
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
Pts
0
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
| 1 | North Korea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Knockout stage |
| 2 | South Korea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Possible knockout stage |
| 4 | Jordan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
· Group stage › Group C
1
1
Pos
1
Team
Japan
Pld
0
W
0
D
0
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
Pts
0
Qualification
Knockout stage
2
2
Pos
2
Team
Australia
Pld
0
W
0
D
0
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
Pts
0
3
3
Pos
3
Team
Chinese Taipei
Pld
0
W
0
D
0
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
Pts
0
Qualification
Possible knockout stage
4
4
Pos
4
Team
India
Pld
0
W
0
D
0
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
Pts
0
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
| 1 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Knockout stage |
| 2 | Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | Chinese Taipei | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Possible knockout stage |
| 4 | India | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
· Group stage › Ranking of third-place teams
1
1
Pos
1
Grp
A
Team
A3
Pld
0
W
0
D
0
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
Pts
0
Qualification
Knockout stage
2
2
Pos
2
Grp
B
Team
B3
Pld
0
W
0
D
0
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
Pts
0
3
3
Pos
3
Grp
C
Team
C3
Pld
0
W
0
D
0
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
Pts
0
| Pos | Grp | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
| 1 | A | A3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Knockout stage |
| 2 | B | B3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | C | C3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
· Qualified teams for FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
TBD
TBD
Team
TBD
Qualified on
April 2026
TBD
TBD
Team
TBD
Qualified on
April 2026
TBD
TBD
Team
TBD
Qualified on
April 2026
TBD
TBD
Team
TBD
Qualified on
April 2026
| Team | Qualified on | Previous appearances in FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup |
| TBD | April 2026 | |
| TBD | April 2026 | |
| TBD | April 2026 | |
| TBD | April 2026 |
References
- the-AFChttps://assets.the-afc.com/downloads/calendars/AFC-Calendar-(Jul-2025-Jun-2026)-upd-11-Apr-2025.pdf
- the-AFChttps://www.the-afc.com/en/more/afc_competitions.html/news/hosts-of-afc-women%E2%80%99s-age-group-competitions-confirmed
- the-AFChttps://www.the-afc.com/en/more/afc_competitions/news/afc_unveils_breakthrough_reforms_to_strengthen_womens_national_team_competitions.html
- "AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup 2026 Competitions Regulations"https://assets.the-afc.com/downloads/tournament-regulations/AFC-U20-Women's-Asian-Cup-2026-Competitions-Regulations.pdf
- the-afchttps://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u20_womens_asian_cup.html/news/thailand-2026-draw-finalised