File photo: India had a disappointing AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 campaign, crashing out in the group stage after losses against Vietnam, Japan and Chinese Taipei. | Photo Credit: Getty Images

The Indian women’s football team has dropped two places to 69th in the latest FIFA rankings released on Tuesday.

The Blue Tigresses were most recently featured in the four-team FIFA Series 2026 tournament held in Kenya, where they finished third. India beat Malawi 3-2 in the third-placed playoff match after earlier losing 0-2 against Kenya.

The host nation went onto lose 0-2 against Australia in the final.

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Earlier in the year, India was in action at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 held in Australia. However, the team, under the guidance of Costa Rican manager Amelia Valverde, had a disappointing campaign, crashing out in the group stage after losses against Vietnam, Japan and Chinese Taipei.

Valderde, who was appointed on a short-term contract, was not offered an extension. Crispin Chhetri, who helped secure qualification for the continental tournament in the first place, was re-appointed as the head coach.

World champion Spain is ranked first, while Japan sits fifth as the highest-placed Asian side.

Published on Apr 21, 2026