The India women's national football team is preparing to face Japan in their second fixture of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, held at the Perth Rectangular Stadium. India enters this match following a 2-1 defeat against Vietnam in their opening tournament game. Japan is widely regarded as a significant contender and one of the favorites to win the championship. Historical matchups between the two nations reflect Japan's strong record, including a 7-0 victory over India in the 2023 Olympic Qualifiers. According to the Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF), India's single victory against Japan occurred in 1986.
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