India women beat Thailand 2-1 to qualify for AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026
On 5 July 2025 in Chiang Mai, Thailand, India's women's football team beat hosts Thailand 2-1 to qualify for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026, with Sangita Basfore scoring both goals.
Summary
India's women's football team beat hosts Thailand 2-1 at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium, Thailand, on 5 July 2025, to qualify for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026. Midfielder Sangita Basfore scored both goals, one in each half, while Chatchawan Rodthong scored Thailand's equaliser in the 47th minute. It was India's first successful qualification campaign for the tournament and their first win over Thailand; the 2026 Asian Cup also serves as a qualifier for the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027.
Key facts
- Result
- India 2–1 Thailand, Chiang Mai, 5 July 2025
- Scorer
- Sangita Basfore (both goals)
- Qualified for
- AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026
- Firsts
- First qualification through qualifiers; first win over Thailand
- Next
- Asian Cup doubles as qualifier for FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which player scored both of India's goals in the 2-1 win over Thailand on 5 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Sangita Basfore
AIFF and Sportstar: Sangita Basfore's brace, one in each half, powered India past Thailand.
Which country will host the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026, for which India qualified on 5 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Australia
AIFF: India sealed qualification for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026.
Consider the following about India's qualification for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026: 1. India beat hosts Thailand 2-1 in Chiang Mai. 2. It was India's first win over Thailand. 3. The 2026 Asian Cup also serves as a qualifier for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct: the result and first win over Thailand (AIFF), and the Asian Cup's role as a qualifier for the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027 (Sportstar).