New Delhi, March 22 -- The Indian U20 women's team are on the threshold of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup 2026 in Thailand and not just as participants, but as a side shaped by deliberate preparation and international exposure, according to a press release from AIFF.

Under Swedish head coach Joakim Alexandersson, India's build-up has been structured with a clear objective: to put on a solid and brave performance against Asia's elite. India will face Japan on April 2 at 18:30 IST, Australia on April 5 at 14:30 IST, and Chinese Taipei on April 8 at 14:30 IST, in Group C.

The top two teams in the group and the two best third-placed teams among all three groups will make it to the quarter-finals. Further, the four quarter-final winners will ...