What does India need to qualify?
Both India and Thailand come into tonight’s game with identical records — 3 wins, 9 points, and a goal difference of +22. India briefly held the edge earlier this week, but Thailand’s 11–0 win over Mongolia evened things up.
That sets the stage for a straight knockout scenario. Since this is the first meeting between the two teams in the group, head-to-head tiebreakers won’t apply.
It’s simple: the winner goes through.
If the scores are level after 90 minutes, it’ll go to penalties. For India to book that spot in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, they’ll have to beat Thailand — no other result will do.
Thailand XI!
🇹🇭 Thailand Starting XI
Tiffany Sornpao, Kanjanaporn Saenkhun, Supapron Intharatpisit, Natcha Kaewanta, Ploychompoo Somuek, Chatchawan Rodthong, Pichayatda Manowang, Saowalak Pengngam (C), Jiraporn Mongkoldee, Panittha Jeeratanapavibul, Pattaranan Aupachai
Welcome to our live coverage of India vs Thailand!
It all comes down to this. After months of hard work and three dominant wins, the Blue Tigresses are one step away from qualifying for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026.
Tonight’s clash in Chiang Mai is a must-win, just 90 minutes to script history.
Stay with us for live updates as India takes on Thailand in a true battle of equals. Let’s go, India!
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