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India’s U-20 women’s football team secured qualification for the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 after a long gap of 20 years. They achieved this milestone by defeating Myanmar 1–0 in Yangon, with the decisive goal coming from Pooja’s first-half header. This qualification is significant as it marks a major achievement in Indian women’s football, demonstrating the team’s growth and determination. The tournament will feature 12 teams, including the host nation Thailand, who qualify automatically, and 11 other teams that made it through the qualifiers.