The Indian senior women's football team endured a challenging return to international action, falling 0-2 to Iran in the opening match of the Tri Nation International Friendly Tournament at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on October 21, 2025.

India kicked off their AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers with a massive 13-0 win against Mongolia, marking their biggest-ever victory in the competition’s history.