India 2-1 Thailand Replay: Indian Women's team qualify for AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026

The Indian Women’s football team will have a chance of securing qualification for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup when they face hosts Thailand Women in their final AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifier at the 700th Anniversary Stadium, Chiang Mai on Saturday, 5 July 2025.

The Blue Tigresses blanked Mongolia 13-0, Timor Leste 4-0 and Iraq 5-0, while the Chabakaew defeated the same opponents 11-0, 4-0, and 7-0, respectively. That leaves both sides with a goal difference of +22 and sets up a knockout clash in every sense.

Only a victory will do, and if there’s no separating them after 90 minutes, the ticket to Australia will be handed out after penalties. Basically, whoever finishes as the winners will officially qualify for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, while the others’ dreams will be over.

Did you know?

• India and Thailand have both scored the most goals in the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers with 22 goals.
• Thailand are yet to concede a goal in their meetings against India, scoring 20 goals against the Blue Tigresses.
• India have kept clean sheets in their last three straight games, their best consecutive shutouts under Crispin Chhetri.

Team News

Crispin Chhetri will have a fully fit squad available at his disposal for his match. All his players are fit and also free from suspensions.

Futoshi Ikeda will also have a fully available Thailand women’s side for this crucial match.

Probable Lineups

Thailand (4-2-3-1)

Tifany Sornpao (GK), Kanjananaporn Saenkhun, Supapron Intaraprsit, Natcha Kaewanta, Panittha Jeeratanapavibul, Rhianne Rush, Nutwadee Pramnak, Jiraporn Mongkoldee, Ploychompoo Somnuek, Karnjanatha Phomsri, Saowalak Pengngam

India (4-2-3-1)

Elangbam Panthoi (GK), Sanju, Nirmala Devi, Shilky Devi, Martina Thokchom, Anju Tamang, Sangita Basfore, Dangmei Grace, Rimpa Haldar, Manisha Kalyan, Pyari Xaxa

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