Blue Tigresses Ready for Asian Cup Down Under After Early Arrival

• India's Blue Tigresses were the first team to arrive in Australia for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, touching down on February 11th, three weeks before their first game.
• Head coach Amelia Valverde highlighted the importance of early arrival for adaptation to time difference and Perth's summer climate, contrasting with Turkiye's winter.
• The team's preparations included a month-long camp, starting in Gurugram and continuing in Antalya, focusing on improving key variables and team cohesion.
• In Turkiye, India played six friendly games against European clubs, winning three, drawing one, and losing two, allowing Valverde to assess players in match situations.
• The Blue Tigresses are maintaining a rigorous training schedule in Perth, including a 5-0 friendly win, as they prepare for the Asian Cup and a path to the FIFA Women’s World Cup.