India Aims for Victory Against Vietnam in AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026
Match Preview: India vs Vietnam
In their quest for an early lead, India and Vietnam are set to face off in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 Group C match at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Wednesday. India, currently the lowest-ranked team in their group, which also includes Japan and Chinese Taipei, has not participated in any international matches this year. Their last outings were in October 2025, where they suffered defeats against Iran and Nepal, losing 0-2 and 1-2 respectively.
Despite these challenges, India is determined to exceed expectations and aim for a spot in the knockout stage, which could pave the way for their first-ever qualification for the 2027 FIFA World Cup. The tournament format allows the top two teams from each of the three groups, along with the two best third-placed teams, to advance to the quarter-finals. The four winners of these quarter-finals will secure their places in the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.
The Indian squad consists of 26 players, including six who have yet to earn their first caps. Eight members of the team participated in the previous Asian Cup held in India in 2022: Sweety Devi Ngangbam, Shilky Devi Hemam, Sanju, Anju Tamang, Pyari Xaxa, Grace Dangmei, Manisha Kalyan, and Sowmiya Narayanasamy.
Predicted Lineup for India vs Vietnam:
India's Expected XI: Panthoi Chanu Elangbam (GK), Martina Thokchom, Shilky Devi Hemam, Sweety Devi Ngangbam, Aveka Singh, Sangita Basfore, Grace Dangmei, Pyari Xaxa, Manisha Kalyan, Soumya Guguloth, Lynda Kom Serto.
India's Formation: (4-2-3-1)
GK: Panthoi Chanu | RB: Nirmala Devi | CB: Sweety Devi | CB: Hemam Shilky Devi | LB: Sanju Yadav | DM: Martina Thokchom | DM: Sangita Basfore | RW: Soumya Gugoloth | AM: Dangmei Grace | LW: Manisha Kalyan | CF: Pyari Xaxa.
Match Timing: The India vs Vietnam match in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 is scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, at 4:30 PM IST (19:00 UTC+8).
Live Streaming: Fans can catch the live stream of the India vs Vietnam match on FanCode.