Nepal women’s national football team will play their second match of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers on July 2, facing Sri Lanka in a high-stakes encounter. The match is scheduled to kick off at 6:15 PM Nepali time and will be broadcast live on this page and on the Uzbekistan FA’s official YouTube channel.
Nepal started their qualification campaign in dominant fashion, thrashing Laos 9-0 in their opening match. With just one team advancing from Group F to the final tournament, Nepal are eyeing a big win against Sri Lanka to boost their goal difference ahead of a decisive final group match against hosts Uzbekistan.
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, suffered a heavy 10-0 defeat to Uzbekistan in their first outing. A second loss would effectively end their hopes of qualifying for the Women’s Asian Cup, scheduled to be held in Australia in March 2026.
Nepal Dominates the Head-to-Head Record
Nepal has a perfect record against Sri Lanka in women’s international football. The two teams have faced each other seven times, with Nepal winning all seven matches, scoring 25 goals without conceding a single one. Based on past performances and current form, Nepal enters the match as the clear favorite.
In terms of FIFA rankings, Nepal sits at 100th, while Sri Lanka is ranked 159th. Nepal’s recent performance, including their massive win over Laos, highlights their attacking strength and determination to qualify for the continental stage.
Group F – Only One Can Advance
Group F includes Nepal, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka, and Laos. Only the group winner will advance to the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup. With both Nepal and Uzbekistan winning their opening matches convincingly, the final showdown between them could decide the group winner. However, goal difference might become the deciding factor, making Nepal’s match against Sri Lanka even more critical.
Final Thoughts
This match is a must-win for Nepal, not just for the three points but also to increase their goal tally. With their sights set on Australia 2026, every goal counts. Fans can tune in live on this page or the official Uzbekistan Football Association’s YouTube channel.
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