India will participate in the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 in Central Asia as part of their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers prep. Drawn in Group B with Tajikistan, Iran, and Afghanistan, the Blue Tigers open their campaign on August 29.
India's four remaining fixtures are away and at home to Singapore (October 9 and 14, respectively), away to Bangladesh (November 18) and at home to Hong Kong, China (March 31, 2026).