AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026: Updated points table, most goals after Vietnam vs India
The Blue Tigresses suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 loss against Vietnam in AFC Women’s Asian Cup.
A brace from the Vietnamese forward Thị Vạn Sự Ngân meant that the Indian Women’s Football Team had to succumb to a heartbreaking last-minute loss against Vietnam Women’s Football Team on the 4th of March 2026, at the Perth Rectangular Stadium, as the two teams faced each other in the first match of the Group C fixtures of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026.
The match started at a quick tempo, with both teams making end-to-end moves to find the opener of the match. In the 30th minute, Thị Vạn Sự Ngân broke the deadlock of the game, curling the ball into the top corner to provide Vietnam with the advantage. Later, even though India made efforts to bring the scores back to parity, the opponent’s defensive unit did well.
Very early into the second half, Vietnam scored their second goal of the match, which, however, was disallowed due to an offside offence. Just minutes later, India found the much-needed equaliser of the match, courtesy of Sanfida Nongrum, who struck the ball over the keeper in a counterattack.
Later, despite numerous attempts from either side to score yet another goal, all their efforts went to vain, until Thị Vạn Sự Ngân yet again found the back of the net in the dying minutes of the stoppage time, delivering a late win for Vietnam.
Updated Points Table after Vietnam vs India AFC Women’s Asian Cup clash
After this loss, the Indian Women’s Football team has been taken to the third spot of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Group C table. The Blue Tigresses are currently with zero points with a negative goal difference of -1. On the other hand, Vietnam has secured the second spot in the group table with three points in hand and a goal difference of +1.
Japan, which sealed a 2-0 win against Chinese Taipei, are currently at the top of the table with three points and a superior +2 goal difference, while Chinese Taipei have occupied the last position of Group C.
| Position | Team | Matches Played | Wins | Draw | Loss | Goal Difference | Points |
| 1 | Japan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | Vietnam | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 3 | India | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | Chinese Taipei | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Best Third-Placed Teams in AFC Women’s Asian Cup
With the top two teams from each group and the two best third-placed teams progressing to the quarter-finals, India are in a favourable position, as Bangladesh has a goal difference of -2 compared to India’s -1.
In Group A, South Korea, who won 3-0 against Iran, are at the top, while Australia, who earned a hard 1-0 victory against the Philippines, are in second position in the table. Philippines and Iran have taken third and fourth place, respectively, with zero points in hand.
In Group B, North Korea and China, who had two comfortable wins, have secured the first and second place, while Bangladesh and Uzbekistan take the third and fourth spot.
| Rank | Group | Team | Matches Played | Wins | Draw | Loss | GD | Points |
| 1 | A | Philippines | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 2 | C | India | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 3 | B | Bangladesh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 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) – 3 Goals
- Thị Vạn Sự Ngân (Vietnam) – 2 Goals
- Hye-Ri Kim (Korea Republic) – 1 Goal
- Kiko Seike (Japan) – 1 Goal
- Sanfida Nongrum (India) – 1 Goal
Upcoming Fixtures for the Indian Women’s Football Team
The Indian Women’s Football team will now face Japan on the 7th of March. The match is scheduled to take place at 4:30 PM IST at the Perth Rectangular Stadium. Later, they will go on to lock horns with Chinese Taipei on the 10th of March at 2:30 PM IST, at the Western Sydney Stadium.
- India vs Japan: 7th March, 4:30 PM I.S.T.
- India vs Chinese Taipei: 10th March, 2:30 PM I.S.T.
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Niranjan R Prabhu is an Economics student from Kochi with an enduring passion for Indian football, especially as a devoted Kerala Blasters FC fan — a club he considers part of his life. Beyond the game, he writes on culture, Indian economic development, and sustainability, always eager to explore ideas in depth. His days are a balancing act between college, writing, and travel.