India Faces Japan in AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Group Match with World Cup Spot at Stake

India's women's football team faces Japan in a crucial AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 group match on March 7 at Perth Rectangular Stadium. After a 2-1 loss to Vietnam, India must secure a win to advance to the quarterfinals and keep World Cup qualification hopes alive. Japan, ranked eighth globally and two-time champions, defeated Chinese Taipei 2-0 in their opener. India aims to build on their performance against Vietnam, focusing on defensive resilience against a strong Japanese side.