The Philippines has been bracketed in Group A with Malaysia, Tajikistan and Syria in the coming qualification matches of the 2026 AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup
This will be the second time that the Philippine Football Federation will send a squad to the tournament, which will have its 10th edition.
Officials confirmed the status of the Philippines in the coming event from a livestreamed draw of lots, held Thursday in Kuala Lumpur.
The Filipinas will fight to gain entry into the main draw during a series of single-round qualification matches to be held between October 9 to 17.
The tournament proper will be held in China from April 30 to May 17 2026.
For the first time, 12 teams will be selected to compete in the tournament.
The top four teams of the tournament will qualify for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco as the AFC representatives.
North Korea is the defending champion.
Meanwhile, Iran and Lebanon is in Group B, with Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, while Indonesia and Myanmar in Group C with Mongolia and Macau.
Vietnam was put in Group D with Hong Kong and Guam, while Australia, Singapore and Northern Marianas are in Group E. Thailand, Nepal and Turkmenistan will clash in Group F.
India is with Uzbekistan and Kyrgyztan in Group G, while Bangladesh, Chinese Taipei will slug it out with Jordan in Group H.
