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Explained: How India Can Qualify for AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Quarter-Finals
India must win by two goals and hope Japan defeats Vietnam to advance from Group C in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 quarterfinals.
- India meets Chinese Taipei in a decisive Group C match on Tuesday at Western Sydney Stadium, a virtual final deciding AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualification.
- After two games, India sit bottom of Group C with zero points, while Japan women’s national team lead with six and Chinese Taipei and Vietnam have three each.
- Qualification depends on the top two from each group and two best third-placed teams, with Chinese Taipei able to advance with a draw and India needing a two-goal win plus a Japan victory on Tuesday.
- Amelia Valverde, India head coach, emphasized intensity and finishing as priorities, calling the match a final, while Prasobchoke Chokemor urged Chinese Taipei to chase victory, highlighting Manisha Kalyan as a key threat.
- India aim to reproduce the promising second-half display to keep qualification hopes alive against Chinese Taipei, praised for their organised defence and tactical adjustment against Japan.
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India women face Chinese Taipei in virtual knockout to keep AFC Asian Cup hopes alive
The Blue Tigresses can reach the quarterfinals by defeating Chinese Taipei by two goals or more, given Japan beats Vietnam simultaneously. A one-goal victory may suffice if Bangladesh and Uzbekistan play out a draw on Monday.
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