The 12th edition of the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup will take place in Thailand from April 1 to 18, 2026. The tournament will feature 12 teams competing for continental honours and World Cup qualification.
The competition begins with a group stage, followed by knockout rounds including the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final. The top four teams will secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland.
Take a look at the full match schedule, tournament format, participating teams, venues, and broadcast details of the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026
AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Schedule
The AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup group stage begins on April 1 and runs through April 8, with matches scheduled at 14:30 and 18:30 local time (ICT).
Here is the detailed schedule of the tournament:
| Round | Date | Match | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01/04/2026 | China U20 W vs Vietnam U20 W | 14:30 |
| 1 | 01/04/2026 | Thailand U20 W vs Bangladesh U20 W | 18:30 |
| 1 | 02/04/2026 | Australia U20 W vs Chinese Taipei U20 W | 14:30 |
| 1 | 02/04/2026 | South Korea U20 W vs Uzbekistan U20 W | 14:30 |
| 1 | 02/04/2026 | Japan U20 W vs India U20 W | 18:30 |
| 1 | 02/04/2026 | North Korea U20 W vs Jordan U20 W | 18:30 |
| 2 | 04/04/2026 | Bangladesh U20 W vs China U20 W | 14:30 |
| 2 | 04/04/2026 | Vietnam U20 W vs Thailand U20 W | 18:30 |
| 2 | 05/04/2026 | India U20 W vs Australia U20 W | 14:30 |
| 2 | 05/04/2026 | Jordan U20 W vs South Korea U20 W | 14:30 |
| 2 | 05/04/2026 | Chinese Taipei U20 W vs Japan U20 W | 18:30 |
| 2 | 05/04/2026 | Uzbekistan U20 W vs North Korea U20 W | 18:30 |
| 3 | 07/04/2026 | Thailand U20 W vs China U20 W | 18:30 |
| 3 | 07/04/2026 | Vietnam U20 W vs Bangladesh U20 W | 18:30 |
| 3 | 08/04/2026 | Chinese Taipei U20 W vs India U20 W | 14:30 |
| 3 | 08/04/2026 | Japan U20 W vs Australia U20 W | 14:30 |
| 3 | 08/04/2026 | North Korea U20 W vs South Korea U20 W | 18:30 |
| 3 | 08/04/2026 | Uzbekistan U20 W vs Jordan U20 W | 18:30 |
| Quarter-final | 11/04/2026 | TBD vs TBD | 14:30 |
| Quarter-final | 11/04/2026 | TBD vs TBD | 18:30 |
| Quarter-final | 12/04/2026 | TBD vs TBD | 14:30 |
| Quarter-final | 12/04/2026 | TBD vs TBD | 18:30 |
| Semi-final | 15/04/2026 | TBD vs TBD | 14:30 |
| Semi-final | 15/04/2026 | TBD vs TBD | 18:30 |
| Final | 18/04/2026 | TBD vs TBD | 16:30 |
Format of AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup
The AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup follows a group-and-knockout format featuring 12 teams divided into three groups of four. Each team plays three matches in the group stage, following a round-robin system.
The top two teams from each group qualify directly for the quarter-finals. They are joined by the two best third-placed teams, completing the eight-team knockout lineup.
The quarter-finals will be played on April 11 and 12, followed by the semi-finals on April 15 and the final on April 18. The four semi-finalists will qualify for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, with no third-place playoff scheduled.
Seeding And Pot Allocation Of The AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup
The AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026 features 12 teams, divided into four pots according to their tournament seedings.
| Pot | Team | Seeding |
|---|---|---|
| Pot 1 | Thailand (hosts) | – |
| Pot 1 | DPR Korea | 1 |
| Pot 1 | Japan | 2 |
| Pot 2 | Australia | 3 |
| Pot 2 | Korea Republic | 5 |
| Pot 2 | China PR | 6 |
| Pot 3 | Vietnam | 7 |
| Pot 3 | Uzbekistan | 8 |
| Pot 3 | Chinese Taipei | 9 |
| Pot 4 | India | 10 |
| Pot 4 | Jordan | 11 |
| Pot 4 | Bangladesh | 12 |
AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Teams
- Thailand
- North Korea
- Vietnam
- Australia
- India
- China
- Japan
- Uzbekistan
- South Korea
- Jordan
- Bangladesh
- Chinese Taipei
AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Venue
The 2026 AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup will be hosted by Thailand from March to April 2026. The tournament will bring together Asia’s top young women’s teams for continental competition.
Matches will be played across three key venues located in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region, ensuring smooth travel and high-quality facilities for teams and fans.
The selected stadiums are Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani, and Pathum Thani Stadium. These venues will host group-stage and knockout matches throughout the tournament.
Where To Watch The AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup?
The 2026 AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup will be broadcast mainly through official AFC platforms. Fans can watch matches on the AFC YouTube Channel and the AFC Live App.
In addition, FIFA+ will stream selected tournament qualifiers, offering viewers more ways to follow the competition.
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Conclusion: The AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Starts On April 1, 2026
The AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 will bring together 12 teams competing for Asian honours and World Cup qualification. The tournament runs from April 1 to 18 at three venues in Thailand.
Defending champions North Korea will face tough challenges from Japan, Australia, China, and host nation Thailand. The group stage features 18 matches, followed by knockout rounds starting on April 11.
With four FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup spots available, every game is important. Don’t miss the action—watch and enjoy the tournament.
