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India's Women's Football Team Faces Setback in World Cup Qualifiers

3/6/2026

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India's women's national football team lost 1-2 to Vietnam in Perth.
The team wore makeshift kits due to logistical issues with the All India Football Federation.
This match is part of the 2027 Women's World Cup qualifiers, with India ranked 63rd and needing a quarter-final finish.
The campaign shows resilience amid administrative struggles as India pursues its first senior FIFA World Cup appearance.

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India's women's national football team lost 1-2 to Vietnam in Perth.
The team wore makeshift kits due to logistical issues with the All India Football Federation.
This match is part of the 2027 Women's World Cup qualifiers, with India ranked 63rd and needing a quarter-final finish.
The campaign shows resilience amid administrative struggles as India pursues its first senior FIFA World Cup appearance.