Japan Defeats India 11-0 in AFC Women's Asian Cup Group Match

India suffered an 11-0 defeat against Japan in their second group match of the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup in Perth. Japan dominated possession and scoring, with multiple players, including Hinata Miyazawa and Riko Ueki, achieving hat-tricks. Despite the heavy loss, India remains in contention for the quarter-finals, needing a two-goal win over Chinese Taipei in their final group match. India fielded three debutants and faced challenges due to limited recent international play, highlighting the gap between the teams.