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India’s Women’s Team Clinches Flawless AFC Asian Cup 2026 Qualification and $50,000 Bonus

AIFF is funding extended training camps through overseas friendlies to build on the Blue Tigresses’ perfect qualifying run ahead of the 2026 tournament in Australia.

AIFF rewards India women's team with Rs 42.75 lakh for AFC Asia Cup qualification
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Overview

  • India finished the qualifying group unbeaten with victories over Mongolia (13-0), Timor-Leste (4-0), Iraq (5-0) and Thailand (2-1).
  • Midfielder Sangita Basfore delivered both goals in the 2-1 win over Thailand to seal India’s spot in Australia.
  • The All India Football Federation awarded a USD 50,000 bonus to the senior women’s team in recognition of their dominant campaign.
  • Preparations included a 53-day national camp in Bengaluru, a series of local practice matches and two friendlies against Uzbekistan.
  • AIFF has committed to extended training camps and international fixtures to sharpen the squad ahead of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup in 2026 and the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers.