India Advances to FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifiers with Win Over Indonesia

India, 22 December 2025 — The Indian women's football team secured a crucial victory over Indonesia in the AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament, enhancing their chances of reaching the FIFA Women's World Cup. The match, held on 21 December in Jakarta, concluded with a scoreline of 3-1 in favor of India.

Striker Bala Devi was instrumental in the win, scoring two goals that solidified India's lead. The team displayed a solid defensive performance, with goalkeeper Aditi Chauhan making several key saves to thwart Indonesia's attempts.

India's victory in the group stage is pivotal as it positions them favorably for the next round of qualifiers. The top performers of these qualifiers will earn a spot in the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup, a major international tournament.

Head coach Thomas Dennerby expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, highlighting their improved tactical execution and teamwork. Dennerby emphasized the importance of maintaining focus in upcoming matches to ensure qualification.

The Indian team will next face Vietnam in their final group match. The outcome will determine their progression in the qualifiers. As the competition intensifies, the team aims to build on their current momentum.