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India faces Vietnam: First win needed for WC hopes
3 Mar
Summary
- India aims to beat Vietnam for first time in competitive play.
- Vietnam has a strong record, reaching 10 successive Asian Cups.
- Both teams experienced COVID outbreaks during previous tournaments.

India and Vietnam commence their 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup journey on March 4, 2025, at Perth Rectangular Stadium. This opening Group C match presents a significant challenge for India, who have never defeated Vietnam in a competitive fixture. Vietnam, ranked higher and with a recent surge in performance, enters as the favored side.
Vietnam's women's team boasts a remarkable qualification record, reaching their tenth consecutive Asian Cup. They achieved a historic milestone by qualifying for the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time after reaching the quarterfinals in the previous edition. India also faced disruptions, including COVID-19 outbreaks, and aims to improve on past tournament performances.




