India lost to host China 3-0 in quarterfinal of AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 at the Suzhou Sports Centre Stadium on Monday.
The result dashed the Young Tigresses’ hopes of securing a historic qualification for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026, though the campaign still marked India’s best-ever performance in the competition with a first appearance in the knockout stage.
For China, Huang Qinyi (38’), Liu Yuxi (45+4’) through penalty and Li Qixian (90’) scored the goals.
India U17 Women’s Team Starting XI:
Munni, Elizabed Lakra, Divyani Linda, Thandamoni Baskey, Julan Nongmaithem, Ritu Badaik, Pritika Barman, Redima Devi Chingkhamayum, Abhista Basnett, Alva Devi Senjam, Joya
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