Archive · 16 Jun 2025
India's Women's Football Team Announces Squad for Asian Cup Qualifiers
The Indian women's soccer team, also known as the Blue Tigresses, is going to Thailand to play in a tournament to try and qualify for the Women's Asian Cup in 2026.
The coach, Crispin Chettri, picked 24 players for the team.
They practiced for six weeks and played some games to get ready.
Some players are missing because of injuries.
The team will spend time in Thailand to get used to the hot and humid weather before their first game.
Crispin Chettri announced a 24-member squad for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers.
The qualifiers will be held in Chiang Mai, Thailand, with India in Group B.
India will face Mongolia, Timor Leste, Iraq, and Thailand in the group stage.
The team prepared with a six-week camp in Bengaluru, playing two friendly matches against Uzbekistan.
The team aims to qualify for the Women's Asian Cup and the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027.
- Who
- Crispin Chettri and the Indian Women's Football Team (Blue Tigresses).
- What
- The Indian women's football team is participating in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers.
- When
- The qualifiers will begin on June 23.
- Where
- Chiang Mai, Thailand.
- Why
- To qualify for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 and the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027.
- Coach
- Crispin Chettri
- Squad Size
- 24 players
- Location
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Training Period
- Six weeks in Bengaluru
- Opponents
- Mongolia, Timor Leste, Iraq, Thailand
- Venue
- 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium
