India lost to six times champion Japan 6-0 in AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026 at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani on Thursday.
Japan got the lead early on through an own goal by Thoibisana Chanu Toijam (12’ OG). The rest goals were scored by Miki Kimura (54’), Noa Fukushima (57’), Natsumi Tago (75’), Miyu Matsunaga (81’), and Yura Honda (87’).
The Young Tigresses will next face Australia on April 5 and Chinese Taipei on April 8.
India U20 Women’s Team Starting XI:
Monalisha Devi Moirangthem, Thoibisana Chanu Toijam, Pooja, Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam, Lhingdeikim, Bhumika Devi Khumukcham, Remi Thokchom, Shubhangi Singh, Anju Chanu Kayenpaibam, Sulanjana Raul, Cindy Remruatpuii Colney
Picture Courtesy: AIFF Media
