India players prepare for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022. Image: AIFF
The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 will be hosted in India and it kicks off on 11 October. This is the first time India is hosting a women’s World Cup at any age level and the matches will be played across Bhubneshwar, Goa and Navi Mumbai.
India have qualified for the 16-team tournament as hosts. This will be the first time India will participate in a women’s World Cup.
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India fixtures:
India have been placed in Group A alongside Brazil, USA and Morocco.
Matches:
11 October: India vs USA – 8 PM IST
14 October: India vs Morocco – 8 PM IST
17 October: Brazil vs India – 8 PM IST
The top two teams from the group will qualify for the quarter-finals.
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What is the venue for India matches?
India will be playing all their group matches in the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubneshwar. If they qualify for the quarter-finals, the last eight matches are scheduled for Navi Mumbai and Goa.
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Where can we match India matches live?
All matches of the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup will be broadcast live on Sports 18 and Sports 18 HD in India. The matches can also be live streamed on the Voot Select app.
India squad:
Goalkeepers: Monalisha Devi Moirangthem, Melody Chanu Keisham, Anjali Munda.
Defenders: Astam Oraon, Kajal, Naketa, Purnima Kumari, Varshika, Shilky Devi Hemam.
Midfielders: Babina Devi Lisham, Nitu Linda, Shailja, Shubhangi Singh.
Forwards: Anita Kumari, Lynda Kom Serto, Neha, Rejiya Devi Laishram, Shelia Devi Loktongbam, Kajol Hubert Dsouza, Lavanya Upadhyay, Sudha Ankita Tirkey.
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