AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup

Publication date: 22 February 2024

The AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup is a major football event that draws fans and professionals worldwide. The tournament lets young players showcase their skills internationally. Girls under 20 compete for the continental title, representing their countries and clubs. Held every two years, the event excites coaches, fans, and supporters alike.

Official AFC website

2026 AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup

The 2026 Asian U-20 Girls’ Soccer Cup will take place from April 1 to 18 in Thailand. This is the 12th edition of the tournament organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). For the first time, 12 teams will compete in the final tournament. The winners and finalists will earn spots at the 2026 U-20 World Cup in Poland.

Participants and favorites

Thailand automatically qualifies as the host. Eleven teams qualify through matches in August 2025. Thirty-three teams compete in eight groups. Group winners and three best runners-up advance to finals.

History of the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup

The AFC U-20 Women’s Championship started in April 2002. Japan and Chinese Taipei qualified for the World Cup. The tournament was created to unite the best women’s teams in Asia-Oceania. It crowns the champion among players under 19. Japan leads with 6 titles, more than any other team.

Results of previous competitions

2028 AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup

At the moment, there is still no reliable information regarding the exact dates and venues for the next rounds of the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup.

Keep an eye on the dates of football championships and other sporting events in our Sporting Events Calendar.