India kept their hopes of reaching the knockout stage of the AFC Under-17 Women's Asian Cup alive with a 4-0 victory over Lebanon in their final Group B match at the Suzhou Taihu Football Sports Centre in China on Friday, May 8, 2026.
The win was India's first in the tournament since 2005, ending a 21-year drought. Goals were scored by [player names not verified; omitted]. The result puts India in contention for a quarter-final berth, depending on other group results.
India's performance was dominant, with the team controlling possession and creating multiple scoring opportunities. The victory marks a significant achievement for the young squad, which has shown improvement throughout the tournament.
The team now awaits the outcome of other matches to determine if they advance to the knockout stage for the first time in over two decades.
