Category: Football

A Fact-Based Performance Review of India at the AFC Asian Cup 2026 Three games. Zero points. Two goals scored. Sixteen conceded. On paper, India’s group-stage campaign at the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup looks like a straightforward case for the prosecution. And yet, anyone who actually watched all three matches knows the story is far…

India made its long-awaited return to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup for the first time since 2003, marking a significant 23-year absence. After topping their group in the qualification rounds held in Thailand in 2025, the Blue Tigresses arrived in Australia full of confidence. Unfortunately, the campaign ended without earning any points. However, the story…

Aizawl FC produced a late comeback to hold Real Kashmir FC to a 2–2 draw in a dramatic Indian Football League (IFL) 2025–26 clash at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl on Friday. Goals from Zomuansanga and Lalhriatpuia ensured the hosts responded twice to Real Kashmir’s leads, denying the visitors a crucial away victory. Real…

Rajasthan United FC secured their first victory of the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025–26 season in dramatic fashion as Amadou Soukouna’s injury-time strike sealed a thrilling 3–2 win over Namdhari Sports Academy at the Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium in Jaipur on Friday. In a match that swung wildly in the closing stages, Soukouna’s brace and a…

The Star Cement Indian Football League (IFL) 2025–26 continues with an exciting double-header on Friday, March 13, as Rajasthan United FC take on Namdhari Sports Academy in Jaipur, while Aizawl FC host Real Kashmir FC in Aizawl in two crucial fixtures early in the season. Both matches come at an important stage of the campaign,…

Former champions Dempo SC staged a spirited comeback to hold Chanmari FC to a 2–2 draw in an entertaining clash in Gameweek 3 of the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025–26 Stage 1 at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl on Thursday. Chanmari appeared firmly in control of the contest after establishing a two-goal lead through…

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has taken a significant step toward strengthening the commercial structure of domestic football after announcing Star Cement as the title sponsor for the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025–26 season. The partnership, officially confirmed on March 11, 2026, marks an important milestone for the league as it continues to evolve…

Newly promoted Chanmari FC will look to continue their impressive start to the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025–26 season when they host former champions Dempo SC at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl on Thursday, March 12. The match, scheduled to kick off at 18:30 IST, carries significant importance for both teams as they aim…

India’s campaign at the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup came to an end after the Blue Tigresses suffered a 3–1 defeat to Chinese Taipei in their final Group C fixture at the Western Sydney Stadium in Sydney on Tuesday. Despite a spirited display and a stunning equaliser from Manisha Kalyan, defensive lapses and a late…

The Indian senior women’s national team stands on the brink of a decisive moment as they prepare to face Chinese Taipei in their final Group C match of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 on Tuesday, March 10, at the Western Sydney Stadium in Sydney. With a place in the quarter-finals still within reach,…

India’s final Group C clash against Chinese Taipei at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 has effectively become a knockout match for the Blue Tigresses. Inspired by X Post of Don_Juric After losses to Vietnam (1–2) and Japan (0–11), India must now defeat Chinese Taipei to keep their hopes of progressing to the quarterfinals alive….

When the Indian Women’s Football team suffered an 11–0 defeat against Japan at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, the scoreline did more than reflect a one-sided match. It revealed the structural gulf between two football ecosystems that began their journeys decades ago but evolved in dramatically different directions. The contrast between Japan’s “Nadeshiko Japan”…

Punjab FC will look to build momentum in the Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26 when they host NorthEast United FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Monday, March 9. The encounter marks Punjab’s first home match of the season and presents an opportunity for the Shers to secure consecutive victories after an encouraging result in…

The Indian women’s football team will head into its final Group C match at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 with belief and determination, according to head coach Amelia Valverde. Despite suffering defeats in their first two games, the Blue Tigresses still have a realistic chance of reaching the quarter-finals if results fall in…

Shillong Lajong FC staged an impressive comeback to defeat Real Kashmir FC 2–1 and register their first victory of the Indian Football League, IFL 2025-26 season at the SSA Stadium on Sunday. After falling behind early in the match, goals from Phrangki Buam and captain Kenstar Kharshong ensured that the hosts turned the contest around…

Diamond Harbour FC registered a historic milestone in their young journey as they secured their first-ever victory in the Indian Football League, IFL 2025-26, defeating Dempo SC 2–1 at the Kalyani Stadium on Sunday. Goals from Antonio Moyano and Hugo Díaz ensured the hosts picked up all three points in a dramatic contest, while Marcus…

Sporting Club Delhi produced a spirited comeback to earn a 2–2 draw against Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26 at the Mumbai Football Arena on Sunday. Trailing by two goals early in the match, the visitors showed resilience to fight back and secure their first point of the season, while Mumbai…

Unbeaten Mumbai City FC will aim to continue their strong start to the Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26 season when they host Sporting Club Delhi at the Mumbai Football Arena on Sunday. The Islanders currently sit fourth in the standings with seven points and will be eager to return to winning ways after a hard-fought…

The Indian women’s football team endured a difficult evening after suffering a 0–11 defeat against Japan in their Group C encounter at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Saturday. Despite the heavy scoreline, India’s quarterfinal hopes remain alive. A two-goal victory over Chinese Taipei in their final group match,…

Chennaiyin FC secured their first victory of the Indian Super League 2025–26 with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Kerala Blasters FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Kochi on Saturday. A decisive first-half strike from Imran Khan proved enough to separate the two sides, as Chennaiyin ended their winless run while Kerala Blasters suffered their fourth…

Newly promoted Chanmari FC produced a dramatic finish to secure their first win of the Indian Football League 2025–26 season, defeating Sreenidi Deccan FC 2-1 at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl on Saturday. A late strike from Lalruatsanga deep into stoppage time sealed the win for the home side after goals from Joao Vitor…

Bengaluru FC produced a disciplined first-half performance to defeat Mohammedan Sporting Club 2-1 in the Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26 season at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on Saturday. Goals from Ryan Williams and Ashique Kuruniyan in the first half proved decisive for the visitors, while Mahitosh Roy pulled one back for Mohammedan Sporting after the…

Former champions Gokulam Kerala FC were held to a 1-1 draw by Namdhari Sports Academy in the Indian Football League, IFL 2025–26 season at the Payyanad Stadium in Manjeri on Saturday. Goals from Thabiso Nelson Brown and Seilenthang Lotjem ensured the teams shared the spoils, with both sides now registering their second consecutive draw of…

After initial rounds of matches in Group C of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, many fans have begun to wonder whether the campaign of the India women’s national football team is already over. However, the mathematical reality tells a very different story. Despite early setbacks, the Blue Tigresses still have a realistic path to…

Two crucial fixtures headline ISL 2025-26 Saturday’s action in the Indian Super League as Mohammedan Sporting Club host Bengaluru FC in Kolkata, while Kerala Blasters FC take on Chennaiyin FC in the Southern Derby later in the evening. Both matches will play an important role in shaping the early standings of the season, with several teams…

The Indian women’s football team faces one of its toughest assignments in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup when the Blue Tigresses take on tournament heavyweights Japan women’s national football team in their second Group C match in Perth on March 7. The contest at the Perth Rectangular Stadium will be crucial for India as they…

The Indian Football League 2025–26 season continues with an intriguing double-header on Saturday as Gokulam Kerala FC take on Namdhari FC in Manjeri, while newly-promoted Chanmari FC host Sreenidi Deccan FC in Aizawl. The first fixture will kick off at 16:00 IST at the Payyanad Stadium, while the second match will be played later in…

A determined performance from Jamshedpur FC saw them secure a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Inter Kashi FC in the Indian Super League at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on Friday, March 6, 2026. A second-half goal from captain Stephen Eze proved to be the difference as the Men of Steel held on despite playing the…

A sensational performance from Jamie Maclaren powered Mohun Bagan Super Giant to a commanding 5–1 victory over Odisha FC in the Indian Super League at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Friday. Maclaren struck four goals in a ruthless attacking display, leading the Mariners to their fourth consecutive win of the season and helping them…

The race for the summit of the Indian Super League,ISL 2025-26 is beginning to take shape as Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Jamshedpur FC prepare for crucial fixtures on Friday, March 6. Both teams have made strong starts to the 2025–26 season and will look to continue their winning momentum in a bid to stay…

The early stages of the Indian Football League 2025-26 season bring an intriguing contest as Aizawl FC host Rajasthan United FC at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium on Friday, March 6. Both teams enter the clash searching for their first win of the campaign, making the encounter an important early test of their ambitions for the…

India U20 Women football team delivered an impressive attacking display to defeat Swedish club Älvsjö AIK 5–2 in a friendly match at the Bosön National Sports Centre in Lidingö, Sweden, on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The result marked one of the most convincing performances of the Young Tigresses during their exposure tour in Europe and…

A tightly contested encounter between East Bengal FC and FC Goa ended in a 0–0 stalemate in Match 22 of the Indian Super League 2025–26 season at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Thursday night. Despite several promising chances at both ends, neither side managed to find the decisive breakthrough in what ultimately became a…

The stage is set for another chapter in one of Indian football’s most intense rivalries as Chennaiyin FC prepare to face Kerala Blasters FC in a crucial Indian Super League derby clash on Saturday at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi. For Chennaiyin, the encounter carries significant importance as they continue their search for…

The story of Sanfida Nongrum represents one of the most compelling narratives in Indian women’s football today a journey that mirrors the sport’s growing reach across the country. From the football fields of Shillong to scoring on her international debut, Nongrum’s rise symbolises the expanding footprint of Indian football beyond its traditional powerhouses. Her breakthrough…

Indian women’s football has produced several leaders over the years, but few embody resilience and defensive authority quite like Ngangbam Sweety Devi. The centre-back from Manipur has steadily risen through the ranks of Indian football to become the captain of the national team, symbolising both the progress and the persistent challenges faced by the women’s…

The history of the Indian women’s national football team at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup is a fascinating story of early dominance, prolonged struggles, and a recent revival that has reignited hope for the future of women’s football in the country. Often referred to as the Blue Tigresses, India’s journey in the continental championship spans…

India’s campaign at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 began in heartbreaking fashion as the Blue Tigresses suffered a 2–1 injury-time defeat to Vietnam in their opening Group C fixture at Perth Rectangular Stadium on Wednesday. Vietnam forward Nguyen Thi Van Su struck in both halves, including a dramatic stoppage-time winner, to seal the…

India’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 campaign began with a narrow 2–1 defeat to Vietnam at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Tuesday, as the Blue Tigresses fought hard but ultimately fell short against the Southeast Asian side in their Group C opener. Vietnam struck first through Nguyễn Thị Vạn Sự in the 30th minute, before…

India U17 men’s national team began their preparation for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 with a positive result, defeating Myanmar U17 2–1 in an international friendly at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon on Tuesday. Early goals from Washington Singh Ngangom (11’) and Gunleiba Wangkheirakpam (24’) gave the Blue Colts a comfortable first-half…

The 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia represents the most consequential chapter for the Indian Women’s National Team in over two decades. Staged across Perth, Sydney and the Gold Coast, the tournament is not only a continental championship but also the primary qualification route to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. For…

A New Chapter Down Under: India Launch AFC Women’s Asian Cup Campaign Against Vietnam in Perth Four years after heartbreak halted their continental ambitions, the Indian senior women’s national football team are ready to step back onto Asia’s biggest stage. On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the Blue Tigresses will open their AFC Women’s Asian Cup…

The AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 is underway in Australia, and for India’s women’s national football team, this tournament carries weight beyond continental pride. The Blue Tigresses return to the competition for their 10th appearance, seeking redemption after the heartbreak of 2022, when they were forced to withdraw as hosts due to a COVID-19 outbreak…

Lallianzuala Chhangte struck late to help Mumbai City FC salvage a 1-1 draw against NorthEast United FC in the Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26 at the Mumbai Football Arena on Sunday. The winger’s 84th-minute equaliser cancelled out Jithin MS’s second-half opener, ensuring the Islanders avoided defeat at home. The result sees Mumbai City FC move…

Shillong Lajong FC and Rajasthan United FC began their Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 campaigns with a hard-fought 1-1 draw at the SSA Stadium in Shillong on Sunday. In a contest shaped by a first-half penalty rebound and a scrappy equaliser after the break, both sides showed moments of promise but ultimately settled for a…

Odisha FC and Chennaiyin FC settled for a 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League 2025-26 encounter at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Sunday, in a match shaped by two set-piece goals and disciplined defensive phases from both sides. A second-half header from Odisha captain Carlos Delgado cancelled out Elsinho’s stoppage-time strike at the…

Dempo Sports Club and Real Kashmir FC played out a dramatic 2-2 draw in the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda on Sunday evening, in a match defined by late first-half drama and a breathtaking exchange of goals just after the hour mark. The contest had everything a stunning long-range…

Mohun Bagan Super Giant delivered a commanding performance in the Kolkata derby, defeating Mohammedan Sporting Club 5-1 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Saturday night. The emphatic victory lifted the Mariners provisionally to the top of the Indian Super League table with nine points, edging ahead of Jamshedpur FC on goal difference. For Mohammedan…

The India U20 women’s national team suffered a narrow 1-2 defeat against Swedish club Karlbergs BK at the Bosön National Sports Centre in Lidingö, Sweden, on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Despite taking the lead in the second half, the Young Tigresses were unable to hold on as the hosts turned the contest around within a…

Sreenidi Deccan FC began their Indian Football League (IFL) 2025–26 campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over debutants Diamond Harbour FC at the Kalyani Stadium on Saturday evening. In a tightly contested early-season fixture, a second-half strike from Cameroonian midfielder Fabrice Kah proved decisive as the Hyderabad-based outfit secured all three points on the road….