Three second-half goals inside 10 minutes saw Punjab FC successfully defend their AIFF Elite Youth League 2025-26 title, securing a commanding 3-0 victory over Zinc Football Academy in the final at the Ramsar Sahib Sports Stadium in Paddi Sura Singh, Garshankar on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. A 10-minute burst in …
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The All India Football Federation, in collaboration with UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation), conducted a workshop on “Understanding Safeguarding in Sports” at the Football House in New Delhi on Friday, April 24, 2026. The workshop was organised as part of the AIFF’s ongoing efforts to develop a …
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India, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, became one of the 12 countries selected by FIFA for the FIFA Women’s Development Programme (Commercial Strategy 2026). India’s inclusion in the programme was confirmed by FIFA after an initial application by AIFF, which was followed by a detailed presentation of the commercial strategy …
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The 2025-26 season of the I-League 3, the fourth tier of the Indian men’s football league system, will commence on April 27, 2026, with four groups being hosted in four different venues, where the clubs will play each other in a single round-robin format. Group A and Group B matches …
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. The All India Football Federation has announced the AIFF Academy Accreditation Rules and Regulations for the 2026-27 season. The application window is now open, with academies required to apply through the Centralised Registration System (CRS) within the stipulated deadline. Academies will be assessed based on a defined checklist outlined …
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The hunt for India’s best four-a-side football team arrives at its peak on April 11, 2026, as the Red Bull Four 2 Score National Finals take over the Kumaraguru College of Technology in Coimbatore. Located on Athipalayam Road in Chinnavedampatti, the venue will serve as the ultimate battleground for ten …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the broadcast rights for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 being unsold in India and across South Asia. What is going to happen?
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on why FIFA and the AFC granted the AIFF a deadline extension to December 2026 for the AIFF Elections.
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced a multi-year partnership with Dream Sports Foundation (DSF), designating it as its official Youth Development Partner to strengthen U16 football in India. The partnership combines AIFF’s national competition framework with DSF’s youth development capabilities, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing grassroots football …
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has been awarded the Triple-A Certificate by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in recognition of its highly-developed technical programme, following the AFC Technical Summit held on March 19, 2026. The accreditation forms part of AFC’s Triple-A framework, which includes Analysis, Advice, and Accreditation, and …
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