The Young Matildas stormed through two rounds of qualifying to seal their place at the Continental gathering where they will open their bid for glory against former title winners DPR Korea.

Raising the stakes are the three places up for grabs at next year’s FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup where Asian teams have enjoyed remarkable success in recent years with DPR Korea clinching their second title in 2016 before Japan claimed the coveted crown in France last year.

Eight of Asia's biggest sides will do battle in Chonburi and amongst their ranks are some top players hoping to impress in the regional showpiece.

Ahead of the tournament’s first games on Sunday, join the-AFC.com as we bring you the first in a two-part series looking at the teams about to lock horns in Chonburi.

Sides finishing first and second in Group A will qualify for the semi-finals. The competition’s top three finishers will earn places at the 2020 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.

Ahead of the tournament’s first games on Sunday, join the the-AFC.com as we bring you the second in a two-part series looking at the teams about to lock horns in Chonburi.

Sides finishing first and second in Group B will qualify for the semi-finals. The competition’s top three finishers will earn places at the 2020 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Ahead of the tournament opener between DPR Korea and Australia, join the-AFC.com as we detail all you need to know about the Continental extravaganza in Chonburi.

With the top three finishers also assured places at next year’s FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Nigeria, the-AFC.com takes a look at some of the competition’s key stats, facts and records.