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Women’s Asian Cup Qualifier: India thrash Iraq
The Indian women’s football team produced another commanding performance in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, dismantling Iraq 5-0 at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium on Wednesday, July 2. First-half goals from Sangita Basfore...

Sports News | Blue Tigresses Gear Up for Photo Finish in Race to Reach AFC Women's Asian Cup
Chiang Mai [Thailand], July 3 (ANI): The race to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Asian Cup 2026 in Group B could not have been tighter. After three matches each, India and Thailand are level on points, goal difference, and goals...

Myanmar opposes full Timor-Leste ASEAN membership; Regional lawmakers call to free political prisoners
Myanmar opposes full Timor-Leste ASEAN membership The regime in Naypyidaw has informed Malaysia, the current chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and the ASEAN Secretariat that it opposes the proposed accession of...

India Women’s Football Team Move Closer to AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualification After 5–0 Win Over Iraq
Mumbai, July 3: The Indian women's football team produced another commanding performance in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, dismantling Iraq 5-0 at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium on Wednesday. India led 2-0 at half-time....

Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership to boost regional reach and partnerships
KUALA LUMPUR: After 26 years, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is set to welcome its first new member since 1999 as Timor-Leste nears full accession. This milestone carries significant implications for both the nation and the...

Women's Asian Cup Qualifier: India extend dominating run with 5-0 thumping of Iraq
Chiang Mai: The Indian women’s football team produced another commanding performance in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, dismantling Iraq 5-0 at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium on Wednesday, July 2. First-half goals from...

India Thrash Iraq 5-0, Inch Closer To Women's Asian Cup Qualification
Last Updated:July 02, 2025, 20:00 IST The Indian women's football team thrashed Iraq 5-0 in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, maintaining their unbeaten streak. India outclassed Iraq 5-0 (AIFF)The Indian women’s football team delivered...

India beat Iraq 5-0, a step away from Women's Asian Cup qualification
The Indian women's football team produced another commanding performance in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, thrashing Iraq 5-0 here on Wednesday (July 2, 2025). India led 2-0 at half-time. First-half goals from Sangita Basfore and...

Indian women blank Iraq, secure 5-0 win in AFC Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers
With this result, the Blue Tigresses remain unbeaten, having now claimed three wins in as many matches Hyderabad: The Indian women’s football team produced another commanding performance in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, dismantling...

India a step away from Women's Asian Cup qualification after blanking Iraq
Chiang Mai [Thailand], July 2 (ANI): The Indian women's football team produced another commanding performance in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, dismantling Iraq 5-0 at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium on Wednesday. India led...

Iraq Women Show Resilience in AFC Qualifiers
The Iraq women’s national football team wrapped up their AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifying journey with a tough 5–0 loss to India in Chiang Mai, Thailand. But beyond the score line, the team left the pitch with heads held high, proud of a campaign...

3 games 22 goals! Indian women continue fine run
IMAGE: Phanjoubam Nirmala Devi celebrates with teammates after scoring India's fourth goal against Iraq in the the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on Wednesday. Photograph: Indian Football Team/X The Indian women's...

Sports News | India Beat Iraq 5-0, a Step Away from Women's Asian Cup Qualification
Chiang Mai (Thailand), Jul 2 (PTI) The Indian women's football team produced another commanding performance in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, thrashing Iraq 5-0 here on Wednesday. India led 2-0 at half-time. Also Read | UEFA Women's...

Sports News | Crispin Chettri Targets Improved First-half Performances as Race to AFC Women's Asian Cup Heats Up
Chiang Mai [Thailand], July 1 (ANI): Group B of the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers has almost turned into a two-horse race after Matchday 3 as India and Thailand are level on six points, with the Blue Tigresses currently leading the table...

Crispin Chettri targets improved first-half performances as race to AFC Women’s Asian Cup heats up
Group B of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers has almost turned into a two-horse race after Matchday 3 as India and Thailand are level on six points, with the Blue Tigresses currently leading the table on goal difference, as per the...

Soumya Guguloth undergoes surgery after nasal bone fracture in Timor-Leste match
Indian women's football team midfielder Soumya Guguloth has undergone a successful surgery after she suffered a nasal bone fracture during her side's AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers victory over Timor-Leste. The 24-year-old is currently recovering at the...

Others | Jun 30, 2025 | 7 min read Dominant India thrash Timor-Leste 4-0
Sports Others Chiang Mai (Thailand) The Indian senior women’s team continued their impressive run in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers with a commanding 4-0 victory over Timor-Leste on Sunday. Winger Manisha Kalyan (12’, 80’) scored a...

Indian woman footballer Soumya undergoes surgery after nasal bone fracture in Timor-Leste match
Indian women's football team midfielder Soumya Guguloth has undergone a successful surgery after she suffered a nasal bone fracture during her side's AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers victory over Timor-Leste here. The 24-year-old is currently recovering...

Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers: India Continue Winning Ways With 4-0 Victory Vs Timor-Leste
(MENAFN- IANS) Chiang Mai (Thailand), June 29 (IANS) The Indian senior women's team continued their emphatic run in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers with a commanding 4-0 victory against Timor-Leste at the 700th Anniversary Stadium in...
India blank Timor-Leste 4-0
Chiang Mai: The Indian senior women’s team continued their impressive run in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers with a commanding 4-0 victory over Timor-Leste here on Sunday. Winger Manisha Kalyan (12’, 80’) scored a brilliant brace, while...