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.

East Bengal Women began their AFC Women’s Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Phnom Penh Crown. A clinical second-half goal from Fazila Ikwaput and resolute defending from Panthoi Chanu and the backline secured a historic victory for the IWL champions in Cambodia.

East Bengal Women add firepower by signing Fazila, Shilky, and Payal, and extend contracts of 14 core players to build on their domestic double ahead of the AFC Women’s Champions League.

A night of grit and history as Sangita Basfore leads India to a monumental 2-1 win over Thailand, sealing the Blue Tigresses’ first-ever successful AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualification campaign — a moment to remember for Indian football.