DPR Korea withdrawal boosts India U-17 World Cup hopes ahead of AFC Asian Cup 2026

India's U-17 football team has a significantly improved chance of qualifying for the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2026 after DPR Korea's withdrawal from the AFC U-17 Asian Cup. Now in a three-team group, India needs to finish in the top two against Australia and Uzbekistan to secure a World Cup berth.

DPR Korea withdrawal boosts India U-17 World Cup hopes ahead of AFC Asian Cup 2026
India's U-17 football team has a significantly improved chance of qualifying for the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2026 after DPR Korea's withdrawal from the AFC U-17 Asian Cup. Now in a three-team group, India needs to finish in the top two against Australia and Uzbekistan to secure a World Cup berth.