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.

Hosts China PR were drawn in Group A with Thailand, Vietnam and Myanmar their challengers.

Four-time winners Japan will have to contend with Australia, India and debutants Lebanon in Group B.

Defending champions and also four-time winners DPR Korea will face Korea Republic - who lifted the trophy in 2009, Philippines and Chinese Taipei in Group C.

The top teams from each and two best third-placed sides will advance to the quarter-finals. The top four finishers will represent Asia at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026. .....

𝙋𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙤 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨!#U17WAC Group Stage is set in stone with 1️⃣2️⃣ sides competing for the title in 🇨🇳 China PR!

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