India secured qualification for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 after defeating Bangladesh 3-0 in their final Group B qualifier at Tashkent's Do’stlik Stadium on September 6, 2026.
Danny Meitei Laishram, Vishal Yadav, and Md Arbash scored in the 25th, 60th, and 79th minutes respectively to ensure India finished second in the group with six points.
The AFC U20 Asian Cup is scheduled to take place from March 24 to April 10, 2027, with the top four teams earning spots in the FIFA U20 World Cup 2027.