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Reforms introduced; China PR recommended to host AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup™ in 2028 and 2030

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Reforms introduced; China PR recommended to host AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup™ in 2028 and 2030

Sydney: The AFC Women’s Football Committee hailed the rising standards of the women’s game across the Continent, exemplified by the delivery of the best-ever AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ in Australia, which will see the host nation face Japan for the coveted title at Stadium Australia in Sydney at 8pm (local time) on Saturday.

Chairing the Committee’s fifth meeting, Ms. Kanya Keomany also extended her wholehearted congratulations to the six Asian sides for sealing their places at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 and wished tomorrow’s finalists as well as the AFC’s representatives in the FIFA Inter-Confederation Play-Off Tournament the very best of

AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 - Draw Results & Match Schedule

China 2026 Draw finalised

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

China 2026 Draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The 12 hopefuls for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ discovered their road to continental glory following the Official Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 12 teams - expanded from eight - were divided into three groups with the tournament to be contested between May 1 and 17, 2026.

Final Draws to set 2026 stage for #AFCU17 and #U17WAC

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Final Draws to set 2026 stage for #AFCU17 and #U17WAC

Kuala Lumpur: The casts for both the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ and AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ will learn their Group Stage fate on February 12 (Thursday) at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Qualification for the next edition of Asia’s U17 women’s national team showpiece concluded in October 2025, with the eight group winners advancing to join four automatically-qualified sides. Meanwhile, seven group winners progressed from the Qualifiers for the men’s equivalent in November 2025 to complete the final line-up alongside nine automatic entrants.

China 2026 cast finalised

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

China 2026 cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The 12 teams who will vie for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ China 2026 title were confirmed on Friday following the conclusion of the Qualifiers.

The eight group winners advanced, joining the four AFC representatives from the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025 who automatically qualified - DPR Korea, Japan, Korea Republic and hosts China PR - in the tournament which has been expanded from eight to 12 teams.

Qualifiers - MD3: Results & Reports

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

Qualifiers - MD3: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The journey to reach the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ China 2026 concluded on Friday with the eight group winners booking their tickets to the Finals.

The eight joined the four AFC representatives from the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025 who automatically qualified - DPR Korea, Japan, Korea Republic and hosts China PR - at the Finals.

Qualifiers - Group B: IR Iran 0-2 Lebanon; Kuwait 0-11 Saudi Arabia

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

Qualifiers - Group B: IR Iran 0-2 Lebanon; Kuwait 0-11 Saudi Arabia

Al Khobar: A stirring second half performance saw Lebanon overcome Islamic Republic of Iran 2-0 in their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ China 2026 Qualifiers Group A tie on Friday.

The win meant that Lebanon finished top of the group with seven points, one better than Iran, to punch their ticket to a first ever appearance at the Finals.

Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, ended their campaign on a high note with an 11-0 win against Kuwait.

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Qualifiers - Group H: Bangladesh 0-5 Chinese Taipei

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

Qualifiers - Group H: Bangladesh 0-5 Chinese Taipei

Aqaba: Chinese Taipei became the final team to confirm their spot in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ China 2026 after defeating Bangladesh 5-0 in their Qualifiers Group Hi tie on Friday.

Chinese Taipei closed out their campaign with a perfect six points to join the cast of 12 teams in the Finals.

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