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India Drawn With Japan, Vietnam and Chinese Taipei for 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup

Seeded in Pot 4 in Sydney with three stronger Group C opponents, India will compete in March’s tournament in Australia

AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Draw LIVE Updates: Tough Draw In Store For The Blue Tigresses
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A screen displays the upcoming 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup draw in Sydney
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Overview

  • Monday’s draw at Sydney Town Hall placed India in Group C alongside Japan, Vietnam and Chinese Taipei for the March 1–21, 2026 competition.
  • India’s Pot 4 seeding reflected their 70th place in the June 12 FIFA Women’s World Rankings and set them against teams from the higher pots.
  • Coach Crispin Chettri and midfielder Sangita Basfore represented India at the ceremony, with Basfore serving as one of the three draw assistants.
  • The 12 qualified teams will contest matches across Sydney, Perth and the Gold Coast, using venues from the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
  • The top two teams in each group and the two best third-placed sides will advance to quarter-finals, where winners earn direct spots at the 2027 Women’s World Cup and losers enter playoffs.