Bangladesh will open its AFC Under-17 Women's Championship 2026 Qualifiers against Jordan on Monday at Aqaba Stadium before meeting Chinese Taipei on Friday. Captain Arpita Biswas leads the squad departing on Saturday for the United Arab Emirates to play Syria on Monday and the host nation on Wednesday. The team travels to Jordan after completing warm-up matches.
Mahfuza Akhter Kiron said the Bangladesh Football Federation prioritizes development over wins at the tournament. The women's wing chairperson acknowledged that both opponents present difficult tests, but she views the competition as preparation for future cycles.
Mahfuza Akhter Kiron said the Bangladesh Football Federation prioritizes development over wins at the tournament. The women's wing chairperson acknowledged that both opponents present difficult tests, but she views the competition as preparation for future cycles.
