Who are the group stage opponents of India in AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026?


Japan, Vietnam and Chinese Taipei will join India in group C of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, planned to take place in Australia next year.

Eight teams booked their tickets for the 21st edition through qualifications that took place from 23 June to 19 July. India sealed his place with a historic victory over Thailand with a higher ranked.

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Bangladesh, Chinese Taipei, North Korea, India, Iran, Philippines, Uzbekistan and Vietnam joined hosts Australia, in addition to the top three finishers of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022-the title defender, China, Second Korea Republic.

The AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 takes place from 1-21 March on five locations stage Australia, Gold Coast Stadium, Perth Rectangular Stadium, West-Sydney Stadium and Perth Stadium-in Australia, with three host cities (Sydney, Gold Coast and Perth).

Pot -allocations for the latest draw (FIFA rankings in brackets):

Pot 1: Australia (15), Japan (2), DPR Korea (9)

Pot 2: China PR (17), Korea Republic (21), Vietnam (37)

Pot 3: Philippines (41), Chinese Taipei (42), Uzbekistan (51) Pot 4: Iran (68), India (70), Bangladesh (128)

** According to the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking of 12 June



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