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#U17WAC - Q-final: China PR 3-0 India

Tue, 12 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Q-final: China PR 3-0 India

Suzhou: China PR were in control from the start as they advanced to AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ semi-finals with a 3-0 win against India in their last eight tie on Monday.

China PR, who confirmed their ticket to the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 with the win, will face defending champions DPR Korea in the semi-finals on Thursday. 

Central & South Asia Wrap: Issyk-Kul in second stumble

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Issyk-Kul in second stumble

Bishkek: FC Bars Issyk-Kul sustained another loss in Kyrgyz Republic after going six matches undefeated, with the defending champions falling to three-time winners FC Abdysh-Ata.

There were mixed fortunes for Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Mohammedan SC in India and Bangladesh respectively, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

#AFCU17 - Group D: India 0-3 Uzbekistan

Mon, 11 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Group D: India 0-3 Uzbekistan

Jeddah: Uzbekistan booked their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ quarter-final spot with a 3-0 win against India in their Group D tie at the King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on Sunday.

The victory also meant FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 qualification for the defending champions, whose win meant Australia also advanced, with the sides to meet on Wednesday to decide the group winners. 

#U17WAC - Preview: Quarter-finals

Sun, 10 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Preview: Quarter-finals

Suzhou: The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ enters the business end with the quarter-finals to be played on Monday.

The teams are within three matches of lifting the coveted trophy while the winners of the last eight ties will confirm their tickets to the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026.

#AFCU17 - Preview - Group D: MD2

Fri, 08 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Preview - Group D: MD2

Jeddah: Defending champions Uzbekistan will expect a winning start when they face India in Group D of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group D on Sunday.

India will be equally determined as defeat will mean the end of their campaign in the three-team group, having lost 4-0 to Australia on Wednesday.

#U17WAC - Q-final cast decided

Fri, 08 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Q-final cast decided

Suzhou: The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ quarter-final cast was finalised following the completion of the group stage on Friday.

The last eight ties will be played on Monday as the tournament enters its business end.

#U17WAC - Group B: India 4-0 Lebanon

Sat, 09 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Group B: India 4-0 Lebanon

Suzhou: India advanced to the quarter-finals with a 4-0 win against Lebanon in Group B of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ at the Suzhou Taihu Football Sports Centre Pitch 8 on Friday.

The win meant India finished behind Japan and Australia but sealed progression as one of the two best third-placed teams with China PR their quarter-final opponents on Monday.

#U17WAC - Preview - Group B: MD3

Thu, 07 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Preview - Group B: MD3

Suzhou: Japan and Australia will battle for top spot when they meet in their final AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ Group B tie on Friday.

Four-time winners Japan underlined their pedigree by sealing a place in the knockout stage for the 10th consecutive time while Australia are well placed to advance despite settling for a draw with Lebanon on Matchday Two. 

Victory for Lebanon against India could also see them advancing, with the latter also still in the running despite having suffered two defeats. 

#AFCU17 - Group D: Australia 4-0 India

Thu, 07 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Group D: Australia 4-0 India

Jeddah: Australia were at their clinical best to secure a 4-0 win against India in their opening AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ on Wednesday.

The win puts Australia in a comfortable position in the three-team Group C with India needing victory against Uzbekistan on Sunday to stay in contention for a knockout stage spot.

#U17WAC - Group B: India 0-3 Japan

Tue, 05 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Group B: India 0-3 Japan

Suzhou: Japan defeated a spirited India 3-0 to book their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ quarter-final spot on Tuesday.

The four-time champions found their scoring boots in the second half at the Suzhou Taihu Football Sports Centre Pitch 4 to make it two wins out of two to advance from Group B with a match to spare as India suffered a second successive defeat.

Japan face Australia next while India will meet Lebanon, with the latter three sides all still in the running to advance.

#AFCU17 - Preview - Group D: MD1

Mon, 04 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Preview - Group D: MD1

Jeddah:  Australia and India will have to give it their all when they meet in their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group D tie on Wednesday.

The first of only two matches for them, it will not be lost on either team that a win could potentially be enough to secure a spot in the quarter-finals.

DPR Korea’s withdrawal left Group D as the only three-team group in the tournament, making any win pivotal in the quest to reach the knockout stage.

#U17WAC - Preview - Group B: MD2

Sun, 03 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Preview - Group B: MD2

Suzhou: Australia and Japan will look to build on dominant opening victories in Group B of the  AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ on Tuesday.

While both sides are targeting early qualification to the knockout stages, Lebanon and India will be seeking victories to revive their respective campaigns.