The teams were divided into three groups for the tournament which will take place between April 1 and 18, 2026.
Thailand, hosting the tournament for a second time, were drawn in Group A alongside China PR, Vietnam and debutants Bangladesh.
Group B will see reigning champions DPR Korea being challenged by two-time winners Korea Republic, Uzbekistan and Jordan.
Japan, who have won the competition a record six times, head Group C – with Australia, Chinese Taipei and India also hoping to advance to the next stage.
The top two teams from each group and two best second-placed sides will advance to the quarter-finals.
The top four finishers at the Finals will qualify for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026, with DPR Korea the defending champions.
Draw Result
Group A: Thailand, China PR, Vietnam, Bangladesh
Group B: DPR Korea, Korea Republic, Uzbekistan, Jordan
Group C: Japan, Australia, Chinese Taipei, India
Watch the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026 Final Draw under here .