Thailand
Previous appearances: 7
Best placing: Fourth (2004)
2024 result: Did not qualify
How they got there: Hosts
Group A fixtures - April 1: v Bangladesh; April 4: v Vietnam; April 7: v China PR
Fun fact: Thailand have progressed to the knockout stage only once from their six previous appearances.

Thailand will be determined to make an impact on home soil after missing out on the last edition. Having advanced to the knockout stage only once in their previous appearances, the hosts will feel this is an opportunity for them to enjoy an extended run in the competition.

China PR
Previous appearances: 11
Best placing: Champions (2006)
2024 result: Group Stage
How they got there: Qualifiers Group E winners
Group A fixtures - April 1: v Vietnam; April 4: v Bangladesh; April 7: v Thailand
Fun fact: China PR have featured in every edition of the Finals

Having never failed to - at the very least - make the semi-finals of the first nine editions of the tournament, China PR will be on a redemption mission after their last two campaigns ended in the group stage. A strong qualifying tournament, which saw them topping their group with three wins, will serve as a confidence booster.

Vietnam
Previous appearances: 6
Best placing: Group Stage
2024 result: Group Stage
How they got there:
Group A fixtures - April 1: v China PR; April 4: v Thailand; April 7: v Bangladesh
Fun fact: Vietnam will be appearing in their fourth consecutive tournament after having missed out on the preceding two

Despite having to contend with a tough Group A, Vietnam will be confident of advancing to the quarter-finals following an impressive qualifying campaign. They easily topped Group B with three wins, netting 14 goals in the process and conceding none.

Bangladesh
Previous appearances: Nil
How they got there: One of three best second-placed sides (Group H)
Group A fixtures - April 1: v Thailand; April 4: v China PR; April 7: v Vietnam
Fun fact: Bangladesh will be the only team making their debut at this edition of the tournament

Armed with several players who featured in the recent AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™, Bangladesh will be seeking to make an unforgettable impact on their debut. Their ticket to the Finals was confirmed after finishing second in Group F of the Qualifiers and the South Asian side will seek a knockout stage spot to showcase the strides they have made in recent times.