India qualified for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 with a historic 2–1 win over Thailand, led by Sangita Basfore’s brace in a dramatic, winner-takes-all clash in Chiang Mai
India begin their AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers against Mongolia in Chiang Mai on June 23. With a youthful squad and tactical focus, coach Crispin Chettri eyes historic qualification for the tournament via the qualifiers for the first time.