India suffered a heavy 0-11 defeat against Japan in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Group C clash in Perth, but the Blue Tigresses remain alive in the quarter-final race with a decisive final group match still to play.

India suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat against Vietnam in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 opener, conceding in stoppage time despite debutant Sanfida Nongrum’s equaliser and a resilient display from goalkeeper Panthoi Chanu.

India continued their impressive form in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers with a commanding 4-0 victory over Timor-Leste, led by Manisha Kalyan’s brace and goals from Anju Tamang and Lynda Kom Serto.