Chiang Mai, July 4 -- It all comes down to Saturday after more than two months of continuous toil, and three wins in the group so far, India will take on Thailand for a place in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 on July 5 at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium.

This will be the opportunity to script a new piece of history. India have never previously reached the AFC Women's Asian Cup through the qualifiers route. The Blue Tigresses last made it to the continent's top stage back in 2003 when there were no qualifiers.

India did participate in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022 as hosts but had to withdraw due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the squad. Saturday, July 5, will present a chance to right those wrongs, although the 'wrongs...