India Women’s Football Team Starts AFC Asian Cup 2026 Campaign Against Vietnam

The Indian women's football team begins their AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 campaign against Vietnam in Perth, marking their first qualification on merit. Coached by Amelia Valverde, India aims to advance from Group C, which includes higher-ranked teams Japan and Chinese Taipei. Vietnam, ranked 36th globally and a 2023 World Cup participant, pose a strong challenge. The tournament offers qualification spots for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, with India seeking to progress beyond the group stage after missing the 2022 edition due to COVID-19 disruptions.