India will face Japan, Vietnam, and Chinese Taipei in Group C of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026. The top two teams and two best third-placed sides progress to the quarters. The tournament doubles up as FIFA World Cup 2027 qualifier.
The AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 draw will be held on July 29 in Sydney. India, returning after 23 years, is in Pot 4. Midfielder Sangita Basfore will assist in the draw ceremony, as the Blue Tigresses prepare for Asia’s top women’s football event.
