India Women’s Football Team Starts AFC Asian Cup Quest for 2027 World Cup Spot

India's senior women's football team begins their AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 campaign in Perth against Vietnam, aiming to qualify for the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027. Having qualified on merit for the first time, the Blue Tigresses face a challenging group including Japan and Taiwan. The tournament's top teams will secure World Cup spots directly or through playoffs. Under new coach Amelia Valverde, India has prepared through extensive camps despite limited international matches, seeking to advance beyond the group stage for the first time.