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India Upended by Japan in AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Opener | Sports-Games
Joakim Alexandersson said India are aiming to reach the quarter-finals and keep their World Cup hopes alive after three months of preparation.
- On Thursday, April 2, the Indian U20 women's national team kicks off their AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026 campaign against Japan at Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani.
- Ending a 20-year wait, the Young Tigresses return to the continental tournament as a team intent on competing at the elite level after two decades of absence.
- Head coach Joakim Alexandersson prepared the squad through three months of continuous training, including camps in Sweden and friendly matches in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
- Facing Japan, a six-time U20 Asian Cup champion, India navigates Group C alongside Australia and Chinese Taipei in a demanding path to the knockout stage.
- India aims to finish among the top two in Group C to advance to the quarter-finals, where a spot in the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026 awaits the final four.
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India Upended by Japan in AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Opener | Sports-Games
India Upended by Japan in AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Opener India's national under-20 women's football team endured a tough opening match in the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup, succumbing to a decisive 0-6 defeat against Japan at the Thammasat Stadium on Thursday.The six-time champions, Japan, swiftly established dominance. An unfortunate own goal by India's Thoibisana Chanu Toijam in the 12th minute kick-started Japan's scoring. Despite occasional pr…
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India vs Japan Preview, AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026: Young Tigresses Begin World Cup Quest Against Six‑Time Champs
India vs Japan Preview, AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026: India’s U20 women return to the continental stage after 20 years, opening against record six‑time champions Japan in Bangkok as they chase a historic FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup 2026 berth
·New Delhi, India
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