AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Draw — Who can India be grouped with; Live streaming info; Pots
The Blue Tigresses qualified for the continental tournament — first time through the qualifiers route — after beating higher-ranked Thailand in a decisive qualifier.
Who will represent India at the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Draw?
India will be represented by coach Crispin Chettri and midfielder Sangita Basfore in the draw ceremony. Sangita, who scored a sensational brace against Thailand in the final Qualifier, will have the privilege of being one of the three draw assistants alongside Australia's Tameka Yallop and Korea Republic's Jeon Yu-gyeong.
When is the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Draw?
The AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Draw will take at the Sydney Town Hall in Australia on Tuesday, July 29, at 2:30 pm IST.
Where to watch the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Draw LIVE?
The AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Draw will be streamed live on the AFC Asian Cup YouTube channel.
Who can India be grouped with for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026?
India, ranked 70th, are placed in Pot 4, and will be drawn against either Australia, Japan, or DPR Korea from Pot 1, China, Korea Republic, or Vietnam from Pot 2, and Philippines, Chinese Taipei, or Uzbekistan from Pot 3.
Pot allocations for the Final Draw (FIFA Rankings in brackets):
Pot 1: Australia (15), Japan (2), DPR Korea (9)
Pot 2: China PR (17), Korea Republic (21), Vietnam (37)
Pot 3: Philippines (41), Chinese Taipei (42), Uzbekistan (51) Pot 4: IR Iran (68), India (70), Bangladesh (128)
(As per the latest FIFA Women's World Ranking of June 12)
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