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Know your team: India

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

Know your team: India

Kuala Lumpur: India will spare no effort to ensure that their appearance at the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ will be a memorable one.

The South Asian side sealed automatic qualification to the continental showpiece for the first time and will be determined to stamp their mark against Asia's best. 

Asia’s best vie for continental glory at #WAC2026

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

Asia’s best vie for continental glory at #WAC2026

Kuala Lumpur: The grandest spectacle of women’s football on the Continent will commence when 12 of Asia’s finest women’s national teams converge Down Under for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™, which kicks off on March 1.

The 21st edition of the competition will take place from March 1 to 21, 2026, across Perth, Gold Coast, and Sydney, featuring spectacular venues, including those used during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, as the tournament returns to Australia for the first time since 2006.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor slip up again; East Bengal take over ISL

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor slip up again; East Bengal take over ISL

Tehran: Reigning champions Tractor FC missed a chance to go to the top of the Iran Pro League as the top five sides continue to take turns in a tightly-contested race.

East Bengal FC claimed pole position as the Indian Super League moved into its second week, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Gol Gohar go on top; ISL kicks off

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Gol Gohar go on top; ISL kicks off

Tehran: Gol Gohar took over at the top of the Iran Pro League as leaders and defending champions Tractor FC lost ground.

The Indian Super League kicked off with a win for titleholders Mohun Bagan Super Giant, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Saudi Arabia 2026 hopefuls discover road to glory

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Saudi Arabia 2026 hopefuls discover road to glory

Kuala Lumpur: The teams vying for the title learnt their Group Stage challengers following the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Official Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 16 teams were divided into four groups with the tournament to be contested between between May 5 and 22, 2026.

China 2026 Draw finalised

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

China 2026 Draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The 12 hopefuls for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ discovered their road to continental glory following the Official Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 12 teams - expanded from eight - were divided into three groups with the tournament to be contested between May 1 and 17, 2026.

India cruise past Bangladesh to lift title

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

India cruise past Bangladesh to lift title

Pokhara: India emerged champions of the 2026 SAFF U19 Women's Championship with a 4-0 defeat of Bangladesh in the final on Saturday.

The victory at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium meant India - represented by their U17 squad - avenged their 2-0 loss against Bangladesh in the round robin stage.

Basfore eager to inspire next generation of Blue Tigresses

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

Basfore eager to inspire next generation of Blue Tigresses

Kuala Lumpur: For Sangita Basfore, India’s qualification to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ is a golden chance for the team to prove their mettle on the continental stage. 

India’s place in the Finals was secured off an unbeaten, albeit dramatic, qualifying journey in which Basfore’s brace became the deciding factor in the final-day showdown between the South Asians and Thailand.

Maldives, Bangladesh clinch titles

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Maldives, Bangladesh clinch titles

Bangkok: Maldives completed a flawless campaign to lift the inaugural SAFF Futsal Championship 2026 title on Monday.

In the women’s tournament, Bangladesh were also undefeated as they finished top of the standings to take home the trophy.

Group D: FC Goa (IND) 1-2 FC Istiklol (TJK)

Thu, 25 Dec, 2025

Group D: FC Goa (IND) 1-2 FC Istiklol (TJK)

Goa: Istiklol produced a second half fightback to edge FC Goa 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Group D tie on Wednesday.

Victory however was not enough to advance as the Tajikistan side finished third on goal difference behind Al Zawraa of Iraq.

Qualifiers - Group D: IR Iran 1-2 India; Chinese Taipei 1-3 Palestine

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Qualifiers - Group D: IR Iran 1-2 India; Chinese Taipei 1-3 Palestine

Ahmedabad: India qualified for the  AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ after a hard-fought 2-1 win against Islamic Republic of Iran in their final Qualifiers Group D tie on Sunday.

The hosts finished level on seven points with Iran but advanced on the head-to-head ratio as they booked a fourth consecutive appearance at the Finals. 

Palestine ended their campaign earlier on Sunday with a 3-1 win against Chinese Taipei.

Qualifiers - Group D: Palestine 1-3 IR Iran; India 0-2 Lebanon

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group D: Palestine 1-3 IR Iran; India 0-2 Lebanon

Ahmedabad: Islamic Republic of Iran came from behind to defeat Palestine 3-1 in their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers Group D tie on Friday.

Lebanon concluded their campaign with a 2-0 win against India, their first of the campaign but their haul of six points is one behind Iran as they exited the competition.