AFC U20 Asian Cup 2027 – India Qualifies After 20 Years
17 September 2026
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AFC U20 Asian Cup 2027 – India Qualifies After 20 Years
Context
India’s men’s Under-20 football team, the Blue Colts, qualified for the AFC U20 Asian Cup 2027 after defeating Bangladesh 3–0 in Tashkent on 6 September 2026. It will be India’s first appearance in the continental tournament since 2006. Danny Meitei Laishram, Vishal Yadav and Md Arbash scored for India in the decisive match.
Background and Salient Features
The AFC U20 Asian Cup is the Asian Football Confederation’s premier men’s youth championship and was first held in 1959. The 2027 tournament will be its 43rd edition, with China PR hosting the 16-team finals for the second consecutive edition.
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India's U20 football team qualifies for AFC U20 Asian Cup 2027 after 20 years, defeating Bangladesh 3-0 in Tashkent under coach Mahesh Gawali.
Keywords
AFC U20 Asian CupBlue ColtsIndia U20 footballBangladesh 3-0Mahesh Gawaliyouth football developmentUzbekistanDanny Meitei Laishram20-year qualificationAsian football