Chiang Mai: Aiming to extend their perfect run in Group B of the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, the Indian senior women's team will face Iraq on Wednesday, at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium at 14:30 IST.
The match will be streamed live on Changsuek's YouTube Channel and Thai Women's Football Facebook Page.
India currently sits at the top of the table with six points and a goal difference of +17 after wins against Mongolia (13-0) and Timor-Leste (4-0). Thailand are in second, also with six points but a goal difference of +11. Iraq have already played three games and is on four points. They must defeat India to have any chance of staying alive on the road to Australia.
While it has turned into a race between India and Thailand to increase their goal difference before they meet on the final day (July 5), Blue Tigresses coach Crispin Chettri affirmed that three points are the bigger priority, and the sole focus is only the Iraq game at the moment.
"Thailand is the last match, but for now, our full focus is on Iraq. We shouldn't worry about how many goals Thailand or we have scored, or will score. The priority is to approach the Iraq match with a positive mindset and go for the win. Getting those three points is the most important thing. It will set us up to go into the Thailand game with full confidence and nine points with us," said Chettri.
After defeating Timor-Leste on Sunday, Chettri and his coaching staff stayed at the stadium to watch Iraq suffer a 0-7 drubbing at the hands of the hosts. It has been a rollercoaster ride for the 173rd-ranked West Asians, who were held goalless by Timor-Leste in the first game, before defeating Mongolia 5-2 to earn their first-ever victory on the international stage. (ANI)
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