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India U20 Women Qualify for 2026 AFC Asian Cup with Unbeaten Run

AIFF has rewarded the squad with $25,000 as part of a commitment to extended training camps with quality friendlies intended to sustain momentum toward World Cup ambitions

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AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup
Dalima Chhibber eyes historic FIFA World Cup berth for Indian women's football (FIFA Photo)

Overview

  • India’s U20 women ended a 20-year absence by topping Group D with an unbeaten record to secure a spot at the 2026 AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup in Thailand.
  • Pooja’s header in the 27th minute at Yangon’s Thuwunna Stadium sealed a 1-0 win over hosts Myanmar after earlier results of 0-0 against Indonesia and 7-0 against Turkmenistan.
  • The squad kept three clean sheets in three qualifying matches, highlighting their defensive strength under coach Joakim Alexandersson.
  • The All India Football Federation rewarded the players with $25,000, pledging extended camps plus top-tier international friendlies to maintain upward momentum.
  • Coach Alexandersson and senior defender Dalima Chhibber portrayed the youth success in tandem with the senior team’s Asian Cup qualification as progress toward future FIFA Women’s World Cup goals.