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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Why India’s qualification for 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup is historic
Indian women’s football team made history by qualifying for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup on merit for the first time. A 2-1 win over Thailand in Chiang Mai sealed a landmark achievement for the Blue Tigresses.
India Women's National Football Team Qualifies For AFC Asian Cup 2026; Sangita Basfore's Brace Helps Blue Tigresses Secure Thrilling 2-1 Victory Over Thailand | ⚽ LatestLY
This will be the first time India have made it to the AFC Asian Cup via the qualifiers, with their previous appearances in the tournament coming in 2003 and 2022. ⚽ India Women's National Football Team Qualifies For AFC Asian Cup 2026; Sangita Basfore's Brace Helps Blue Tigresses Secure Thrilling 2-1 Victory Over Thailand.
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