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Indian will begin their 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup campaign vs Vietnam. (PHOTO: AIFF)

AFC Women's Asian Cup: Why India beating Vietnam is crucial for FIFA World Cup qualification hopes

March 03, 2026 11:15 pm

India, who had hosted the continental tournament in 2022, were affected by the Covid outbreak. They ended up exiting at the group stage having failed to take the field against Chinese Taipei.

The 39-year-old Costa Rican, appointed as India’s women’s head coach earlier this month, has seen firsthand what qualifying for two World Cups did for the sport in her own country. (CF Monterrey/AIFF)

India's new coach Amelia Valverde and her players going to Women's Asian Cup with a 'bag full of dreams': 'It is more than results'

January 31, 2026 2:51 pm

The Costa Rican, who took charge of the team earlier this month, says the women’s team has been an outlier in an otherwise difficult period for Indian football as her side prepares for the continental championships

Khalid Jamil admitted that India will have an uphill task against Singapore in the crucial AFC Asian Cup qualifier. (Photo Credit: AIFF)

Khalid Jamil interview: 'Whether clubs release players for India camp or not, those who come have to give 100 percent in training... won't be easy vs Singapore'

October 04, 2025 1:25 pm

India's football head coach Khalid Jamil is upbeat after CAFA Nations Cup, but is wary of the steep challenge in qualifying for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup

Sandesh Jhingan was one of three players that Khalid Jamil had appointed as captain of the Indian team ahead of the CAFA Nations Cup. (Photo Credit: AIFF)

Injured Sandesh Jhingan in medical care in Goa after suffering cheekbone fracture during CAFA Nations Cup

September 05, 2025 3:26 pm

Jhingan was a vital cog for the Men in Blue in the event, as the central defender scored the winning goal against Tajikistan in the opener.

AIFF has selected Jamshedpur FC coach Khalid Jamil as the new Indian national football team coach. (FSDL Media)

Khalid Jamil named India coach, first home-grown tactician to be given national team charge after 13 years

August 01, 2025 1:10 pm

Jamil, who will replace Manolo Marquez, was selected from a shortlist of three coaches, which included former India coach Stephen Constantine and Slovakian manager Stefan Tarkovic.

'The dressing room is like a funeral': India coach Manolo Marquez after loss to Hong Kong

June 11, 2025 5:41 pm

India conceded in the fifth minute of stoppage time on Tuesday, slumping to a second straight goalless outing in Asian Cup qualifiers, jeopardising their chances of qualifying for the Asian Cup.