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India Secures AFC U20 Asian Cup Spot After 20 Years

Sep 6, 2026
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India thrash Bangladesh 3-0, end 20-year AFC U20 Asian Cup wait

## India Triumphs Over Bangladesh

India's U20 football team has successfully 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 qualifier held at Do’stlik Stadium in Tashkent.

## Key Players Shine

The match saw standout performances from Danny Meitei Laishram, Vishal Yadav, and substitute Md Arbash, each contributing a goal to secure India's second win in the qualifiers. This victory allowed India to finish second in their group, accumulating six points from three matches.

## Group Standings

Uzbekistan topped Group B with nine points, having defeated Syria, who ended in third place with three points. Bangladesh finished without any points, relegating them to the Development Phase.

## Qualification Details

India's second-place finish was sufficient to qualify them as one of the seven best runners-up across the eight qualifying groups. This achievement marks a significant comeback for India in the AFC U20 Asian Cup, last participating 20 years ago.

## Upcoming Tournament

The AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 is scheduled 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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