Welcome to the live coverage of the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers!

It’s a historic evening in the making — the Young Tigresses, led by captain Julan Nongmaithem, are just one point away from qualifying for the continental showpiece for the first time since 2005. After a hard-fought 2–1 victory over hosts Kyrgyz Republic in their opening match, India are determined to finish the job and book their ticket to China 2026.