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A record-breaking 45 Member Associations (MAs) joined the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in celebrating the 13th AFC Grassroots Football Day 2026. The 2026 edition of the AFC’s annual event once again served as an excellent demonstration of the spirit of grassroots football that the Confederation continues to uphold by encouraging …

Indian senior women’s national team head coach Crispin Chettri, on Saturday, May 23, 2026, announced the Blue Tigresses’ 23-member final squad for the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 that will be held in Margao, Goa, from May 25 to June 6. The preliminary squad of 26 players was announced on Tuesday. …

Indian senior women’s national team head coach Crispin Chettri, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, announced the 26-member preliminary squad for SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 that will be held in Margao, Goa, from May 25 to June 6. The majority of the players assembled in Goa on Tuesday after the Indian …

Tears flowed across one dugout at the Suzhou Sports Centre Stadium after the final whistle. Several Indian players dropped to the ground in disappointment, others stood frozen in silence, while coaches and teammates moved around trying to console one another. The Young Tigresses had come within one match of a …

India’s run in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 came to an end after a 0-3 defeat against hosts China PR in the quarter-finals at the Suzhou Sports Centre Stadium on Monday, May 11, 2026. The result dashed the Young Tigresses’ hopes of securing a historic qualification for …

The ultimate stage has been set for Asia’s top 24 men’s national teams following the glittering AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Final Draw that took place on Saturday evening. Amid the stunning backdrop of the Salwa Palace in Diriyah’s historic At-Turaif District, the six groups for next year’s showpiece …

India’s AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 campaign came to a disappointing end after a 0-3 defeat against defending champions Uzbekistan in their final Group D match at the King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on Sunday, May 10, 2026. The result not only eliminated the Blue Colts from …

No Indian women’s team has ever stood one win away from qualifying for a FIFA World Cup on merit. On Monday, May 11, India’s 23 daughters from the U17 women’s national team will step into the biggest match of their young careers when they face hosts China in the quarter-finals …

The AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ is officially opening its doors to fans this week, beginning with an exclusive opportunity for Visa cardholders to lead the charge from today, May 10, 2026. As the tournament’s Official Global Supporter, Visa is offering its cardholders a 48-hour priority window to secure …

Fans can expect a spectacular AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ with Saturday’s glittering Final Draw at the historical Salwa Palace in Riyadh producing a thrilling group stage. The continental showpiece, to be hosted by Saudi Arabia for the first time, kicks off on January 7, 2027. audi Arabia, seeking …