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AIFF Announces Reward for Indian Team for AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualification

  • The Indian women's football team defeated Thailand 2-1 on July 5 in Chiang Mai, securing qualification for the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup in Australia.
  • India had never previously beaten Thailand, who ranked 24 places higher, and this victory followed a flawless qualifying campaign with four wins and 12 points.
  • Sangita Basfore scored two goals, including the winner, as India conceded just one goal and scored 24 overall during the qualifiers under coach Crispin Chhetri.
  • The All India Football Federation announced a prize of USD 50,000 for the Indian women’s team, emphasizing that their success came from careful planning and consistent effort over an extended period rather than any easy shortcuts.
  • This historic qualification marks India's first through merit and opens a pathway toward the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with the Asian Cup serving as the qualifying tournament.
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India Today broke the news in India on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
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