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India U-20 Women Face Decisive Match vs Chinese Taipei
7 Apr
Summary
- India faces Chinese Taipei in a must-win AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualifier.
- India's qualification depends on winning and favorable results elsewhere.
- A significant goal difference victory might be necessary for India.
The Indian U-20 women's team is set to play its final Group C match of the AFC Under-20 Women's Asian Cup 2026 against Chinese Taipei on Wednesday, April 9, 2026. Having lost their initial two games, both India and Chinese Taipei require a win to keep their quarterfinal aspirations alive.
India's path to the knockout stage, for the first time since 2004, is complicated by their goal difference of -11 compared to Chinese Taipei's -7. Qualification could be simplified if either Vietnam vs. Bangladesh or Uzbekistan vs. Jordan matches end in draws, allowing the winner of the India-Chinese Taipei game to advance.
However, if both aforementioned matches produce winners, India must secure a substantial victory. This is necessary to outrank other third-placed teams, considering the current goal differences of Bangladesh (-3), Vietnam (-6), Uzbekistan (-8), and Jordan (-9).
