India and Vietnam will be looking for an early advantage when the two teams collide in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 Group C game at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Wednesday. Ranked lowest in the group of four teams, the others being Japan and Chinese Taipei, India have not played a single international match this year. The last time they played an international match was in October 2025, against Iran and Nepal, which they lost 0-2 and 1-2 respectively. Breaking It DownPowered via AIWhat challenges did India's women's team face before the tournament?How did India qualify for the Women's Asian Cup?What are India's previous performances in the Women's Asian Cup?India, though, is hoping to punch above their weight and reach the knock-out round, which will allow it to take a shot at the 2027 FIFA World Cup qualification for the first time. The top two sides from each of the three groups, along with the two best third-placed teams, will progress to the quarter-finals. The four quarter-final winners will qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil. The Indian squad of 26 has six uncapped players.
