India’s U-17 women’s team will face hosts China in the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup quarter-final, with victory sealing historic qualification for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026. Six finalists and a nation’s hopes ride on the Young Tigresses
India defeated Lebanon 4-0 in the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup to keep their quarter-final hopes alive. Pritika Barman scored twice, while Alva Devi Senjam and Joya added goals as the Young Tigresses secured their first victory in the tournament since 2005
The Indian women's U-17 football team begins their AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers against Kyrgyz Republic on October 13, 2025, in Bishkek. With a 21-year wait to qualify, India aims to secure a spot in the China 2026 tournament
