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Defending champions India will take a 28-member squad to Dhaka for the SAFF Championship 2026, scheduled from November 5 to 17. Led by Naushad Moosa, Blue Tigers will face Pakistan and Maldives in Group B, pursuing a 10th title

India defeated Cuba 6-4 in the 87th-place play-off to finish their FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival campaign 87th among 189 nations. Victor Lalawmpuia, Nibas Meetei Wahengbam and R Lalremruatfela scored twice each

The AIFF conducted a two-day workshop for 52 match officials ahead of the 2026-27 Indian Super League season. The sessions covered key refereeing decisions, video analysis, communication and standardised assessment guidelines to improve consistency in match management

The All India Football Federation will conduct its general elections on December 20, with former Haryana State Election Commissioner Rajeev Sharma appointed Electoral Officer. The tenure of the current Executive Committee has been extended until December 30 or the new committee takes charge

AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey outlined ticketing arrangements for India’s upcoming FIFA Tier 1 friendlies against Panama, Brazil and Uruguay, with the IFA facilitating discounted tickets for clubs and plans underway for fan parks across West Bengal

The AIFF has announced October 16 as the start date for the 2026-27 Indian Women’s League and October 23 for IWL 2. The federation has also approved stricter coaching licence requirements and plans to expand the IWL to 12 teams

India’s international football friendly against Panama in Bengaluru has been advanced by a day to September 25 from September 26. The change follows scheduling concerns as Sree Kanteerava Stadium will host the Bengaluru Marathon on September 27, sources said

The AIFF and IASD-IDA have signed a three-year MoU to integrate structured oral healthcare into Indian football through preventive care, education and referral support. The programme will cover academies, national teams and coaching staff while promoting long-term athlete welfare

Telangana have been drawn alongside defending champions Manipur, Kerala and Assam in Group A of Tier 1 of the 2026-27 Junior Boys' National Football Championship for the Dr B.C. Roy Trophy, scheduled from August 25 to September 9

AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey said West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has assured full government support for India's historic international football match against Brazil in Kolkata on October 3. Chaubey said the fixture would provide valuable exposure and help raise Indian football's standards

The AIFF Executive Committee has confirmed India's participation in the Brazil international friendly and the FIFA ASEAN Cup, approved Bibiano Fernandes as India Under-15 coach, retained the existing Santosh Trophy format and cleared the federation's 2026-27 budget.

AIFF and Ryan Group of Institutions launched a School Grassroots Football Programme to provide structured football and futsal training across 25 schools in 10 cities. The initiative will use AIFF-certified coaches and aims to create long-term pathways for young players

Brazil's senior men's football team will play an international friendly against India in Kolkata on October 3, 2026. The match will be India's biggest football challenge since FIFA rankings began, with the five-time world champions currently placed fifth globally.

The Indian Football League will begin its 2026-27 season on October 16 after the Governing Council approved key regulations, including limiting teams to three foreign starters. Clubs also committed to AIFF academy accreditation as part of a long-term youth development strategy

Telangana Football Association Secretary and AIFF Executive Committee Member G.P. Palguna has been appointed as the Competition Manager (Football) for the Khelo India Youth Games 2026 in Telangana, bringing pride to the state's football governing body

The AIFF and ISL Managing Committee announced an operational overhaul transitioning the league to a club-led commercial model. While clubs take over broadcasting and sponsorship rights, the AIFF will retain governance and key administrative oversight

The AIFF and the Indian Super League Managing Committee announced a new club-led commercial model under which clubs will hold commercial rights while the federation retains operational oversight. The 2026-27 season will follow a full home-and-away format aligned with FIFA and AFC calendars

The AIFF conducted its Elite Referee Assessor and Referee Instructor Evaluation Programme in Gwalior to prepare for the 2026-27 football season. Thirty-one participants were assessed on officiating standards, match analysis, communication skills and FIFA and AFC guidelines

The AIFF General Body approved a revised Constitution aligned with the National Sports Governance Act, cleared the formation of an election panel, fixed September 4 as the ISL kick-off date and endorsed several governance, registration and competition-related reforms

The AIFF successfully conducted the FIFA Talent Development Scheme Elite Youth Coaches’ and Goalkeeping Coaches’ Workshops in Bhubaneswar. The five-day programme brought together 46 coaches and featured FIFA experts, focusing on talent development, scouting, coaching methodologies and youth football development