US EditionAFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026: India Drawn Alongside Japan, Vietnam, Chinese Taipei - The Statesman
INDIA, JUL 29 – India returns to the AFC Women's Asian Cup after 22 years, drawn with Japan, Vietnam, and Chinese Taipei in a group featuring three higher-ranked teams, ranked 70th by FIFA.
- During the final draw ceremony, India women's national team was placed in Group C of AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 with Japan, Vietnam, and Chinese Taipei.
- Through a historic qualifying run, India returned after 22 years to the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026, having qualified through the qualifiers.
- In the draw seeding, India is placed in Pot 4 and faces higher-ranked Japan , Vietnam , and Chinese Taipei .
- Reacting to the draw, coach Crispin Chettri called the group 'interesting and tricky' and said India can aim for favourable results against Vietnam and Chinese Taipei.
- For their campaign, India will face Vietnam on March 4, 2026 in Perth, then Japan on March 7 and Chinese Taipei on March 10 in Sydney.
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