Chiang Mai, June 24 -- India began their AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers with a 13-0 victory against Mongolia at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium on Monday, June 23, 2025. The Blue Tigresses led 4-0 at half-time.

This was India's biggest ever win in an AFC Women's Asian Cup (final round and qualifiers). Previously, the Blue Tigresses' 10-0 victories against Guam in 1997 and 2005 held the record.

Pyari Xaxa (29', 45', 46', 52', 55') netted five goals in the match, while Soumya Guguloth (20', 59') and Priyadharshini Selladurai (73', 86') scored two each. Sangita Basfore (8'), Rimpa Haldar (67'), Malavika (71'), and Grace Dangmei (75' p) scored one each.

India imposed their iron grip on the match early on in the game, wit...