[1][5] On 16 August 2022, it was announced that the All India Football Federation, or AIFF, was suspended by FIFA due to undue influence from third parties.
The two elements extend towards the top of the trophy which resembles a ball made of marigold flowers framed by a water droplet.
[11] The official mascot for the tournament, named Ibha, was unveiled on 11 October 2021 coinciding with the International Day of the Girl Child.
The name Ibha means "one with good vision or judgement" in Khasi, a language spoken primarily in the state of Meghalaya.
According to FIFA, the mascot represents Nari Shakti (woman power) and is a "strong, playful and charming Asiatic lioness that aims to inspire and encourage women and girls by using teamwork, resilience, kindness and empowering others.
[14] The teams were allocated based on their performances in the 5 previous U-17 Women's World Cups, five bonus points are added to each of the confederation's current champions that won the respective qualifying tournament (for this cycle).
[15] India H Japan Spain Germany Mexico Canada Brazil New Zealand United States Nigeria France China Colombia Chile Morocco Tanzania Players born between 1 January 2005 and 31 December 2007 were eligible to compete in the tournament.
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