New Delhi, July 29 -- India senior women's team coach Crispin Chettri has said that the team's group in AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 is "interesting and tricky".

India is placed in Group C with Japan, Vietnam and Chinese Taipei.

"I think we have a very interesting, and at the same time, a tricky group. Japan are the cream of Asia. Vietnam and Chinese Taipei are good sides, and we can compete with them and aim for favourable results," Chettri said, according to AIFF.

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