India Secures AFC U20 Asian Cup Spot After 20 Years

Sep 6, 2026

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Sep 6, 2026 19:30

India thrash Bangladesh 3-0, end 20-year AFC U20 Asian Cup wait

## India Triumphs Over Bangladesh

India's U20 football team has qualified for the AFC U20 Asian Cup for the first time in two decades. The team achieved this milestone with a decisive 3-0 victory against Bangladesh in their final Group B qualifying match at Do’stlik Stadium in Tashkent.

## Key Players Shine

Danny Meitei Laishram, Vishal Yadav, and substitute Md Arbash were the goal scorers for India, leading the team to its second win in the qualifiers. This victory allowed India to finish second in Group B, accumulating six points from three matches.

## Group Standings

Uzbekistan topped Group B with nine points, having defeated Syria, who ended with three points. Bangladesh finished without any points and will move to the Development Phase.

## Qualification Details

India's second-place finish was sufficient to qualify as one of the seven best runners-up from the eight qualifying groups. This marks a significant achievement for the team, ending a 20-year absence from the tournament.

## Upcoming Tournament

The AFC U20 Asian Cup will take place in China from March 24 to April 10, 2027. The top four teams from this tournament will earn spots in the FIFA U20 World Cup 2027.

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