The Blue Tigresses delivered a flawless campaign, convincingly winning all four matches. India recorded emphatic victories over Mongolia (13-0), Timor-Leste (4-0), and Iraq (5-0) before clinching the group stage with a crucial 2-1 win against the higher-ranked hosts, Thailand.
When the final whistle blew at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium on July 5, 2025, Sangita Basfore broke down in tears, as per the AIFF press release.
This will be the opportunity to script a new piece of history. India have never previously reached the AFC Women's Asian Cup through the qualifiers route. The Blue Tigresses last made it to the continent's top stage back in 2003 when there were no qualifiers.
What if it ends in a draw? The match heads straight to penalties after 90 minutes. It is not common to have a shootout in a group stage, but that's how close India and Thailand have been so far, that kicks from 12 yards would remain the only way to decide the ticket to Australia if they cann
India led 2-0 at half-time. First-half goals from Sangita Basfore and Manisha set the tone before a dominant second half saw Karthika Angamuthu, Phanjoubam Nirmala Devi, and Nongmaithem Ratanbala Devi add to the scoreline, taking India's goal tally to an impressive 22 from three games, all w
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India currently sit at the top of the table with six points and a goal difference of +17 after wins against Mongolia (13-0) and Timor-Leste (4-0). Thailand are in second, also with six points but a goal difference of +11. Iraq have already played three games and are on four points. They must
Group B of the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers has almost turned into a two-horse race after Matchday 3 as India and Thailand are level on six points, with the Blue Tigresses currently leading the table on goal difference, as per the official website of AIFF.
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With the win, India now sit atop Group B with six points from two games, ahead of Iraq and Thailand, who are set to face each other later in the day. The top spot in the five-team group remains up for grabs, but India have certainly staked a strong claim with back-to-back dominant displays.
For the Blue Tigresses, the AFC Women's Asian Cup isn't only about competing against the continent's elite, but also a pathway to the FIFA Women's World Cup, according to the official website of the AIFF.
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