Overview

• Head coach Crispin Chettri said short national-team camps will run about 15 days each month from October with an extended camp beginning in January.
• The AIFF and clubs agreed to avoid clashes between camps and the Indian Women’s League, with part of the IWL moved to after the tournament and the season slated for October 25, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
• The staff plan high-quality friendlies, with the possibility of hosting a top opponent in October and a potential Europe trip in November, ahead of travel to conditions similar to Australia.
• The U20 women will travel to Slovenia in October for exposure matches, with further preparation using FIFA windows and home invitees before their AFC event in Thailand.
• The AFC Women’s Asian Cup will be held in Australia from March 1–21, 2026, where India are drawn in Group C with Japan, Vietnam and Chinese Taipei.