Blue Tigresses Head Coach Vows to Fight Until End India’s women’s football team, the Blue Tigresses, face their final group stage match against Chinese Taipei in a bid to secure a spot in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 quarter-finals. Despite setbacks in previous games, including a 1-2 loss to Vietnam and a 0-11 defeat to Japan, the team remains hopeful of advancing. The outcome of their upcoming match, along with results from other group fixtures, will determine their path forward. The Blue Tigresses’ fate hinges on two key scenarios. If Japan defeats Vietnam in their simultaneous match on March 10, 2026, India must win by more than a goal to qualify. Alternatively, a win against Chinese Taipei, regardless of the margin, could secure second place in Group C, provided Japan’s game against Vietnam ends in a draw. Even a 1-0 victory might suffice if the Group B clash between Uzbekistan and Bangladesh concludes without a winner. The team has relocated from Perth to Sydney, where they will take on Chinese Taipei at the Western Sydney Stadium on March 10. Japan’s match against Vietnam will be held at the Perth Rectangular Stadium at the same time. Both games will be broadcast live on FanCode. India’s squad departed Perth on Sunday, arriving in New South Wales in the evening. On Monday, they will conduct an official training session before visiting the stadium to acclimate themselves to the venue. Head coach Amelia Valverde emphasized the importance of maintaining a “do-or-die” mindset as the team prepares for the decisive encounter. She acknowledged the team’s potential to improve from their recent performance against Japan, stating, “As long as we still have a chance, and we know we do, we will fight until the very end.#afc_women_s_asian_cup #amelia_valverde #chinese_taipei #blue_tigresses #sangita_basfore
