Archive · 2 Aug 2025
India Women's Team Eyes Strong AFC Cup Run With Friendlies
India's women's soccer team is getting ready for a big competition in Australia called the Asian Cup!
They'll play a bunch of games against other countries to get better.
They're in a tough group with teams like Japan and Vietnam.
The team hopes to win the tournament and go on to the Women's World Cup.
The players are excited and will work hard to achieve their goals.
Playing international matches is a key part of their preparation.
India will play twelve international friendlies to prepare for the AFC Women's Asian Cup.
India is in Group C with Japan, Vietnam, and Chinese Taipei.
Sweety Devi emphasizes the importance of friendlies for exposure and World Cup qualification.
The AFC Women’s Asian Cup will be held in Australia from March 1 to 21, 2026.
India qualified for the tournament for the first time since 2003 after topping their qualifying group.
- Who
- India's women's national team led by Sweety Devi.
- What
- India's women's soccer team is preparing for the AFC Women's Asian Cup.
- When
- The AFC Women’s Asian Cup will be held in Australia from March 1 to 21, 2026.
- Where
- Australia
- Why
- To prepare for and compete in the AFC Women's Asian Cup, aiming to qualify for the FIFA Women's World Cup.
- Team
- India Women's National Football Team
- Player
- Sweety Devi
- Tournament
- AFC Women's Asian Cup
- Location
- Australia
- Group
- Group C
- Group Competitors
- Japan, Vietnam, and Chinese Taipei
- Friendlies
- 12 International
