Preview – Group B: Uzbekistan v DPR Korea

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

Preview – Group B: Uzbekistan v DPR Korea

Pathum Thani: Despite an eye-catching win in their opening match, head coach Han Chol Hak has insisted that DPR Korea must deliver an even stronger performance against Uzbekistan in their Group B fixture in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Sunday.

The defending champions enjoyed an 8-0 triumph against Jordan when the two sides met at the Pathum Thani Stadium on Thursday, but Han maintained that his squad still had more to offer.

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Preview - Group B: Jordan v Korea Republic

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

Preview - Group B: Jordan v Korea Republic

Nonthaburi: Korea Republic will make sure to cover all bases when they face Jordan in their second Group B tie at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Sunday.

The two-time champions opened their campaign with a confident 2-0 win over Uzbekistan, but head coach Park Youn-jeong wants more from the young Taeguk Ladies.

Preview - Group C: Chinese Taipei v Japan

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

Preview - Group C: Chinese Taipei v Japan

Pathum Thani: Japan will be confident of another victory when they face Chinese Taipei in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ at the Thammasat Stadium on Sunday.

The five-time champions underlined their title credentials with a commanding 6-0 win over India, powered by a dominant second-half display with head coach Akira Ijiri encouraged by his side’s strong response after a slow start in their opening Group C match.

Preview – Group C: India v Australia

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

Preview – Group C: India v Australia

Pathum Thani: Following their impressive win against Chinese Taipei, Australia head coach Alex Epakis is confident his side will address their shortcomings ahead of their Group C clash against India at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Sunday.

The 2024 semi-finalists began their campaign with a commanding 5-0 victory over Chinese Taipei, and Epakis said his players are clear on where improvements are needed ahead of their meeting with India.

India’s Moirangthem on a learning mission

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

India’s Moirangthem on a learning mission

Pathum Thani: The AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ is more than just a tournament for Monalisha Moirangthem – it is a platform to measure growth and ambition.

The goalkeeper from Manipur stood between the posts when India faced six-time champions Japan in their opening Group C tie and even though it ended in a 6-0 defeat, the experience offered valuable lessons for the young custodian.

Trimis’ love for football comes naturally

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Trimis’ love for football comes naturally

Pathum Thani: Peta Trimis’ natural affinity for football was evident in Australia’s 5-0 win over Chinese Taipei in their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ opener on Thursday.

The speedy forward not only sealed the match with two well-taken strikes from the right within the space of eight minutes, but also assisted Tiana Fuller’s goal a minute before the break.