India Crash Out! Blue Tigresses Exit AFC Women’s Asian Cup After 3-1 Defeat To Chinese Taipei

• India's Blue Tigresses eliminated from AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 after a 3-1 defeat to Chinese Taipei in their final group stage match.
• Chinese Taipei took an early lead in the 12th minute; Manisha Kalyan equalized for India with a stunning long-range goal in the 39th minute.
• Chinese Taipei regained the lead from a penalty in first-half stoppage time and sealed the win with a third goal in the 77th minute.
• India needed a two-goal victory to progress but their lack of finishing proved costly, despite creating several chances.
• Despite the early exit, this campaign marked a milestone as India qualified for the Asian Cup on merit for the first time.