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United News of India
7 hours ago
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- United News of India
India lands in Group C for Women's Asian cup 2026
New Delhi, July 30 (UNI) India have been into Group C alongside Japan, Vietnam and Chinese Taipei for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 to be held in Australia from March 1 to 26, 2026. India will play all their group stage matches in Perth Rectangular Stadium. They will open their campaign on 4 March against Chinese Taipei, followed by matches against Japan and Vietnam. Indian Midfielder Sangita Basfore was one of the three draw assistants at the ceremony held at Sydney Town Hall, along with Tameka Yallop from Australia and Jeon Yu-gyeong from the Republic of Korea. A total of 12 teams have been divided into three groups of four. The top two teams from each group, along with the two best third placed sides, will qualify for the quarter finals. India had been placed in the Pot 4 prior to the draw, alongside Iran and Bangladesh, based on the latest FIFA rankings. Blue Tigresses, who topped Group B in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers after wins over Thailand, Iraq, Timor-Leste and Mongolia, will begin their campaign against Vietnam on March 4, 2026. UNI VAN PRS
The Hindu
11 hours ago
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- The Hindu
Women's Copa America 2025: Brazil routs Uruguay to reach final, books spot in 2028 LA Olympics
Brazil advanced to the Women's Copa America final with a 5-1 semifinal victory over Uruguay on Tuesday, with Amanda Gutierres scoring twice for the defending champion. Brazil will face Colombia in Saturday's final in a rematch of the 2022 title decider, which Brazil won to claim its eighth title. The Brazilians have also secured qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. 'We are very happy, it is my first final. It is the result of the work we have been doing with the coach,' the 24-year-old Gutierres said. 'Colombia are a very tough opponent, but we are working very hard to win that trophy.' ALSO READ: India drawn with Japan, Vietnam and Chinese Taipei in AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Gutierres opened the scoring after 11 minutes by heading home a pinpoint cross from Marta, and Brazil doubled its advantage just two minutes later when Gio Garbelini pounced on a loose ball to score from close range. Uruguay almost pulled one back when Belen Aquino's effort struck the crossbar, but Brazil went 3-0 up in the 27th minute through a penalty from Marta, her first goal of the tournament. Uruguay reduced the deficit in the 51st minute through an own goal by Isa Haas, but any hopes of a comeback were dashed when Gutierres restored Brazil's three-goal lead with a brilliant free kick in the 65th minute. Substitute Dudinha capped the rout four minutes from time.
The Hindu
21 hours ago
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- The Hindu
We have to choose our friendly matches wisely: India head coach Crispin Chettri after AFC Women's Asian Cup Draw
India senior women's team coach Crispin Chettri labelled the Blue Tigresses' group in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 an 'interesting and tricky' one. India was placed in Group C with Japan, Vietnam and Chinese Taipei in the draw ceremony at the Sydney Town Hall on Tuesday. 'I think we have a very interesting, and at the same time, a tricky group. Japan are the cream of Asia. Vietnam and Chinese Taipei are good sides, and we can compete with them and aim for favourable results,' Chettri told from Australia after the draw. Midfielder Sangita Basfore had the privilege of being one of the draw assistants. 'The whole experience at the draw here in Sydney was really special for me. I got to see and even touch the trophy, which felt amazing. I got goosebumps at the stage. The biggest highlight was visiting Stadium Australia in Sydney. The moment I stepped onto that ground, it felt like the match was about to begin,' she said. ALSO READ | India's opponents in AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 'We've already played against Vietnam, Chinese Taipei, and Japan in the past, so I know from experience that we can definitely compete with them. At no point did I feel that we couldn't beat them. We couldn't win earlier due to some mistakes, but we'll work on those. Our coach is with us, guiding us on the small details, what to do, and what to avoid. Based on that, we'll plan our next steps and give our best,' Sangita added. While the Asian stage is a grand one, the Blue Tigresses have firmly set their eyes on scaling an even higher peak — FIFA Women's World Cup qualification. And with the AFC Women's Asian Cup offering six direct and two indirect slots for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil, this is an opportunity they want to grasp with both hands. With 218 days to go for India's opening match against Vietnam at the Perth Rectangular Stadium, the groundwork has already begun, and each day is going to count. ALSO READ | India's schedule for AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 'Now that we know our opponents, we have to choose our friendly matches wisely and prepare well. Staying together as a unit and working hard in the camps will go a long way in helping us prepare to face the best teams in Asia and target World Cup qualification,' said Crispin. Sangita added, 'With the time we have now, we should be playing matches against higher-ranked teams, so we can be ready for next March. When we face those three teams in the Asian Cup, it will be easier for us to judge their game and play with confidence. Exposure to stronger teams will be a great opportunity and will help us build belief going into the tournament.'
News18
a day ago
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- News18
Crispin Chettri Calls India's AFC Women's Asian Cup Draw 'Interesting & Tricky'
Last Updated: India women's football coach Crispin Chettri called their AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 group 'interesting and tricky'. News18 India women's football team coach Crispin Chettri labelled the Blue Tigresses' group in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 an 'interesting and tricky' one. India were placed in Group C with Japan, Vietnam and Chinese Taipei in the draw ceremony at the Sydney Town Hall on Tuesday. 'I think we have a very interesting, and at the same time, a tricky group. Japan are the cream of Asia. Vietnam and Chinese Taipei are good sides, and we can compete with them and aim for favourable results," Chettri was quoted as saying to AIFF from Australia after the draw. Midfielder Sangita Basfore had the privilege of being one of the draw assistants and picked out the ball containing her nation. After delicately unrolling the paper and displaying it to the camera, she proudly 'India!' in an assertive voice as her eyes beamed with pride. After all, this was the first time India had earned their place at the Women's Asian Cup on merit via the qualifiers pathway. And no other woman deserved to be at that stage than Sangita, whose sensational brace in the last match against Thailand punched India's ticket to Australia. 'The whole experience at the draw here in Sydney was really special for me. I got to see and even touch the trophy, which felt amazing. I got goosebumps at the stage. The biggest highlight was visiting Stadium Australia in Sydney. The moment I stepped onto that ground, it felt like the match was about to begin," said Sangita. What Is India's Fixtures At 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup? India, currently ranked 70th, will begin their campaign against Vietnam (ranked 37th) on March 4, 2026, in Perth, before meeting Japan (ranked 7th) on March 7, also in Perth, and Chinese Taipei (ranked 42nd) on March 10 in Sydney. The three opponents are no strangers to the Blue Tigresses, who have played against each of them in recent years. India suffered a narrow loss to Chinese Taipei in the Asian Games, but also defeated them in a friendly in 2021. Vietnam and Japan defeated the Blue Tigresses in the Olympic Qualifiers in 2023. Despite the opponents being higher-ranked, Chettri and Sangita are confident of a tight battle to qualify for the quarter-finals, especially against Vietnam and Chinese Taipei, who have had many closely-contested games with India in the past. 'We've already played against Vietnam, Chinese Taipei, and Japan in the past, so I know from experience that we can definitely compete with them. At no point did I feel that we couldn't beat them. We couldn't win earlier due to some mistakes, but we'll work on those. Our coach is with us, guiding us on the small details, what to do, and what to avoid. Based on that, we'll plan our next steps and give our best," said Sangita. Chettri said, 'They are all tough teams, and that's what you expect at a stage like the Asian Cup. As the Odisha FC coach, I faced clubs from these three countries in the AFC Women's Champions League last season, and that was a massive learning experience for me. I am quite familiar with how they play and what to expect from them." While the Asian stage is a grand one, the Blue Tigresses have firmly set their eyes on scaling an even higher peak — FIFA Women's World Cup qualification. And with the AFC Women's Asian Cup offering six direct and two indirect slots for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil, this is an opportunity they want to grasp with both hands. 'Our target has always been to reach Brazil and play in the World Cup, to feel the World Cup experience. Now, we are just one step away. We have to prove ourselves in Australia, represent the national team, and carry our flag forward. The goal is to perform well game by game and qualify for the World Cup," said Sangita. With 218 days to go for India's opening match against Vietnam at the Perth Rectangular Stadium, the groundwork has already begun, and each day is going to count. 'Now that we know our opponents, we have to choose our friendly matches wisely and prepare well. Staying together as a unit and working hard in the camps will go a long way in helping us prepare to face the best teams in Asia and target World Cup qualification," said Crispin. Sangita added, 'With the time we have now, we should be playing matches against higher-ranked teams, so we can be ready for next March. When we face those three teams in the Asian Cup, it will be easier for us to judge their game and play with confidence. Exposure to stronger teams will be a great opportunity and will help us build belief going into the tournament." tags : AFC Women's Asian Cup India women's football team view comments Location : Sydney, Australia First Published: July 29, 2025, 20:25 IST News sports » football Crispin Chettri Calls India's AFC Women's Asian Cup Draw 'Interesting & Tricky' Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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First Post
a day ago
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India drawn in Group C for AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026; check out full schedule
India have been drawn into Group C with Japan, Vietnam, and Chinese Taipei for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026. The Blue Tigresses will begin their campaign on March 4 in Perth. Here's a look at the full group, match schedule, and tournament format. read more India will make their first appearance in the Women's Asian Cup since 2003. AIFF will face a tough challenge at the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 after being drawn in Group C alongside Japan, Vietnam, and Chinese Taipei. The Final Draw for the tournament took place at Sydney Town Hall on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The Indian team was represented by coach Crispin Chettri and midfielder Sangita Basfore in the draw ceremony. This is the first time India will take part in the tournament in 22 years. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD India face tough challenge in Group C The Blue Tigresses will kick off their campaign on March 4, 2026, against Vietnam at the Perth Rectangular Stadium. Their second group match will be against powerhouse Japan on March 7 at the same venue. India's final group stage match is scheduled for March 10 against Chinese Taipei at the Western Sydney Stadium in Sydney. India are currently ranked 70th in the FIFA Women's World Rankings. Their group opponents are all higher-ranked - Japan (7th), Vietnam (37th), and Chinese Taipei (42nd). More from Football Also Read: What is the format? The top two teams from each group, along with the two best third-placed teams, will move on to the quarter-finals of the tournament. The winners of the quarter-finals will automatically qualify for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 in Brazil. The teams that lose in the quarter-finals will still have a chance as they will play in play-offs to fight for the last two World Cup spots given to AFC. The two teams that lose in these play-offs will get one more chance through the inter-confederation play-offs. The quarter-final matches will be held between March 13 and 15, while the semi-finals are set for March 17 and 18, in Sydney and Perth. The final will take place on March 21 at Stadium Australia in Sydney. The World Cup play-off matches for the quarter-final losers will be played in the Gold Coast on March 19. Check out the full schedule Final Draw Group A: Australia, Korea Republic, IR Iran, Philippines Group B: DPR Korea, China PR, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan Group C: Japan, Vietnam, India, Chinese Taipei India's fixtures March 4, 2026: Vietnam vs India (Perth Rectangular Stadium, Perth) March 7, 2026: India vs Japan (Perth Rectangular Stadium, Perth) March 10, 2026: India vs Chinese Taipei (Western Sydney Stadium, Sydney)
