The Indian women's team began its campaign at the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup with the opening fixture against Vietnam in Perth, Australia, on Wednesday.But it wasn't a good start for the team as they conceded an injury-time winner from Vietnam, losing the match 1-2. Sanfida Nongrum scored the only goal for India.India qualified for the AFC Women's Asian Cup after 23 years, placed in Group C alongside former world champion Japan, Vietnam and Chinese Taipei.Asian Cup is also a qualifier for the next year's FIFA Women's World Cup, with 6 direct available quotas and the two spots for Inter-Continental Play-offs.As it happened:
The Indian women's team began its campaign at the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup with the opening fixture against Vietnam in Perth, Australia, on Wednesday.But it wasn't a good start for the team as they conceded an injury-time winner from Vietnam, losing the match 1-2. Sanfida Nongrum scored the only goal for India.India qualified for the AFC Women's Asian Cup after 23 years, placed in Group C alongside former world champion Japan, Vietnam and Chinese Taipei.Asian Cup is also a qualifier for the next year's FIFA Women's World Cup, with 6 direct available quotas and the two spots for Inter-Continental Play-offs.As it happened: