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Amelia Valverde Takes Helm of India's Women's Football Team

1/15/2026

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Amelia Valverde was appointed head coach of India's women's national football team in January 2026.
She aims to prepare the squad for the AFC Women's Asian Cup, scheduled March 1–21, 2026.
The tournament is a crucial pathway to the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Valverde previously led Costa Rica to its first World Cup in 2015.
India's squad is ranked 67th and will face Japan, Vietnam.

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Amelia Valverde was appointed head coach of India's women's national football team in January 2026.
She aims to prepare the squad for the AFC Women's Asian Cup, scheduled March 1–21, 2026.
The tournament is a crucial pathway to the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Valverde previously led Costa Rica to its first World Cup in 2015.
India's squad is ranked 67th and will face Japan, Vietnam.