The race for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 in Group B is incredibly tight. After three matches, India and Thailand are level on points, goal difference, and goals scored. Their upcoming match on July 5 will be winner-takes-all.
If the match ends in a draw, it will go straight to penalties—an unusual scenario for the group stage, but necessary given their close competition.
India won 5-0 against Iraq, meaning Thailand needed to score 12 against Mongolia to overtake them, but they settled for an 11-0 victory, scoring the final goal at the last moment.
India's coach, Crispin Chettri, emphasised focusing on winning rather than goal comparisons, though he felt they should have won by a larger margin.
Phanjoubam Nirmala Devi scored her first goal for India in style, while midfielder Sangita Basfore praised the young players’ performances.
The team also paid tribute to Soumya Guguloth, who is sidelined due to a nasal fracture. Meanwhile, veteran player Anju Tamang has returned from injury, contributing significantly with a goal and two assists against Timor Leste.
India Vs Thailand, AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers – Live Streaming Details
When is the India vs Thailand, AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers match being played?
The India vs Thailand, AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers match will be played on Saturday, 5 July 2025, at 6:00 PM IST.
Where is the India vs Thailand, AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers match being played?
The India vs Thailand, AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers match will be played at the 700th Anniversary Stadium in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Where to watch the India vs Thailand, AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers match live online in India?
The India vs Thailand, AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers match will be live-streamed on the Thailand Women’s Football Facebook page and the Changsuek YouTube channel for free.
Where to watch the India vs Thailand, AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers match live broadcast in India?
The India vs Thailand, AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers match will not be televised on any TV channels in India.
