India lose 0–11 to Japan at AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 in Perth
India's senior women's football team lost 0–11 to Japan in their second Group C match of the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 at Perth Rectangular Stadium, Australia, on 7 March 2026.
Summary
India's senior women's football team lost 0–11 to Japan in their second Group C match of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 at Perth Rectangular Stadium on 7 March 2026. Hinata Miyazawa and Riko Ueki each scored a hat-trick, and Japan led 5–0 at half-time. According to the AIFF, India were bottom of Group C with zero points and a goal difference of −12, but could still reach the quarter-finals by beating Chinese Taipei by two goals on 10 March, together with a Japan win over Vietnam.
Key facts
- Date and venue
- 7 March 2026, Perth Rectangular Stadium, Australia
- Result
- India 0–11 Japan (Group C)
- Hat-tricks
- Hinata Miyazawa, Riko Ueki
- Standing
- India bottom of Group C, 0 points, GD −12
- Next
- vs Chinese Taipei, 10 March
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026, in which India lost 0–11 to Japan on 7 March 2026, is being hosted by which country?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Australia
The tournament is the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026; India played Japan at Perth Rectangular Stadium.