# India U-17: Road to Asian Cup Survival

URL: https://technosports.co.in/india-u-17-road-to-asian-cup-survival/  
Published: 2026-06-16  
Updated: 2026-06-16  
Author: Ankush Mallick

India’s U-17 dream faces a massive test after a brutal 4-0 loss to Australia. With North Korea’s withdrawal, the stakes have shifted.

- Must win against Uzbekistan to stay alive.
- Need Australia to defeat Uzbekistan to solidify the bracket.

The path to the quarter-finals remains mathematically open. Can India bounce back on May 10th? The future is now.