AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026: Updated points table, most goals after India vs Japan

India succumbed to a trashing 11-0 loss against Japan

The Indian Women’s Football team faced a disappointing 11-0 loss against the Japan National Football team on the 7th of March 2026, as a part of their Group C fixture in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026.

Japan displayed nothing more than sheer dominance over the Blue Tigresses as, right from the first whistle, they set an attacking tone for the game, which completely devastated India.

This paid just in the 4th minute as Yuzuki Yamamoto, with her individual brilliance, broke the deadlock of the match. Just minutes later, Hasegawa made it two when she was teed up by a Yamamoto cut in.

In the 20th and 35th minutes, the Manchester United superstar scored two goals after getting two quality set-ups from Hasegawa and Mina Tanaka, respectively. In the stoppage time, Seike converted a penalty to make it 5-0 at half-time.

In the second half, Ueki scored two goals in quick succession, while Seike scored her second in the 58th minute.

Hijikata scored in the 58th minute, followed by Ueki in the 65th minute of the game, to complete her hat-trick. In the 81st minute, Miyazawa marked the final nail in the coffin by scoring the 11th goal of the match, along with marking her hat-trick.

With this result, Japan have secured their qualification to the knockout stage, and the chances of India qualifying to the next round have become difficult, as they have to bring out a commendable performance against Chinese Taipei, to qualify for the quarterfinals.

Here is a detailed report of the Updated Points Table after Japan vs India AFC Women’s Asian Cup clash

Updated points table after Japan vs India AFC Women’s Asian Cup clash

After this loss, the Blue Tigresses have stepped down to occupy the rock bottom position in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Group C table. With zero points and a negative goal difference of -12, India are currently in the 4th position.

Meanwhile, Japan, after this dominating victory, have strengthened their position at the top of the table. With two wins in two matches, they are in the 1st position with 6 points and a goal difference of +13.

Meanwhile, in the previous fixture of the group, Chinese Taipei defeated Vietnam 1-0. Both teams, with one win and one loss in two matches, have three points in hand.

Even though Chinese Taipei have a much inferior goal difference of -1, compared to Vietnam, who have a zero-goal difference, Chinese Taipei are in the second position on a head-to-head basis.

Position	Team	Matches Played	Wins	Draw	Loss	Goal Difference	Points
1	Japan	2	2	0	0	+13	6
2	Chinese Taipei	2	1	0	1	-1	3
3	Vietnam	2	1	0	1	0	3
4	India	2	0	0	1	-12	0

Top goal scorers of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026

Here are the top goal scorers of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026

• Yu-Jong Myong (DPR Korea) – 4 Goals
• Riko Ueki (Japan) – 3 Goals
• Hinata Miyazawa (Japan) – 3 Goals
• Kiko Seike (Japan) – 3 Goals
• Qingtong Li (China) – 2 Goals

Qualification scenario for India

India can still qualify for the quarter finals of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup if they win by a margin of two goals.

If the Blue Tigresses wins by 2 goals, then three teams will have 3 points each, and then the mini H2H table will be applied.

• 1. India – Points 3, GD 2
• 2. Vietnam – Points 3, GD 1
• 3. Taiwan- Points 3, GD -1

In this scenario, India will finish in the second position and qualify for the quarterfinals in the second slot of the Group C table.

Upcoming Fixtures for the Indian Women’s Football Team

The Indian Women’s Football team will now go on to lock horns with Chinese Taipei on the 10th of March at 2:30 PM IST, at the Western Sydney Stadium.

Fans, all across India can watch the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 on FanCode.

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