India’s women’s football team, led by Sangita Basfore, advances to the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, aiming for the World Cup through teamwork and preparation.

Sangita Basfore, a key player for India’s women’s national football team, says qualifying for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia is a step toward their goal of reaching the FIFA Women’s World Cup. She emphasizes a game-by-game approach, crediting team effort, early arrival in Perth to adapt to the climate, and new coach Amelia Valverde’s focus on fairness and equal opportunity. Basfore downplays personal recognition despite scoring two crucial goals in the final qualifier against Thailand, highlighting collective preparation and resilience as central to their mission.