The All India Football Federation condoles the death of former India forward Mohammed Rahmatullah, who passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. One of the foremost forwards of his time, Rahmatullah represented India on 12 occasions, scoring five times for the country. Perhaps his most famous performance came in the …
Read More »Legend David Beckham at the iconic Cooperage Ground in Mumbai!
Sir David Beckham wowed children with his football skills during his visit to the iconic Cooperage Ground, one of the oldest football venues in India. It was a proud moment as the global football legend former England captain and current President & Co-Owner of Inter Miami CF visited the historic …
Read More »Updated match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026 to be unveiled live in Washington DC on Saturday, 6 December!
FIFA will unveil the updated match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in a live global broadcast on Saturday, 6 December at 12:00 EST (18:00 CET), from Washington, DC. This will take place nearly 24 hours after the world learns of the 12 unprecedented groups of four at the …
Read More »Indomitable India stun Iran in Ahmedabad, seal AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 berth!
The full-time whistle had barely left the referee’s lips when the Indian dugout emptied in a surge of euphoria. Players sprinted across the pitch, substitutes and staff joining those who had fought for every inch in the Ahmedabad evening. There were tears, embraces, fists raised to the sky. The Blue …
Read More »India U17s unfazed in the face of Goliath task against Iran!
It all boils down to this. India’s AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 qualifiers encounter against IR Iran at the EKA Arena will decide who make the trip to the Gulf next year. The match will kick off at 19:30 IST on Sunday, November 30, 2025, and will be …
Read More »Lebanon hand India’s first defeat of AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers!
India slipped to a 0-2 loss against an organised and disciplined Lebanon side in their penultimate Group D clash of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad on Friday, November 28, 2026. Despite India suffering their first defeat of the Qualifiers, Bibiano …
Read More »India U20 women to play two friendlies against Uzbekistan in Mahabalipuram!
The Indian U20 women’s team will play two friendly matches against Uzbekistan on November 29 and December 2, 2025, at the FC Madras Academy in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. Both matches, being held during the FIFA Women’s International Match Window, will be played behind closed doors and will kick off at …
Read More »Assam to host Santosh Trophy 2025-26 Final Round in January!
The Final Round of the 79th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy 2025-26 will be held in Assam in January 2026. The group stages will take place across nine venues from December 15 to 26, 2025. Thirty-five teams will contest the group stage, consisting of nine groups (eight groups …
Read More »Rejuvenated India ready for Lebanon clash in penultimate AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifier!
With the group finely poised and qualification hopes very much alive, the India U17 men’s team will take on Lebanon in a pivotal AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers Group D encounter on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad. The match will kick off …
Read More »FC Goa fall short in Baghdad despite a tough fight to Al Zawraa SC!
FC Goa suffered a narrow 1–2 defeat against Iraqi giants Al-Zawraa SC at the Al-Zawraa Stadium in their AFC Champions League Two Group D encounter. Despite a tough fight Gaurs were unable to come away with points. FC Goa started the match impressively, showing composure on the ball and disciplined …
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