In India

In a historic conclusion to their AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifying campaign, India secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Hong Kong, China, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on March 31, 2026. This match was significant not only as the return of international football to the venue after a decade but also for the landmark debut of Australian-born winger Ryan Williams. Williams made an immediate impact, scoring in just the fourth minute the fastest-ever goal by an Indian de

India national football team will take on Hong Kong national football team in their final match of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers on March 31, 2026. The fixture marks the last game of Group C for both sides, with neither team in contention for qualification.  India entered the match after a difficult campaign that saw them finish at the bottom of the group standings. Their struggles included a 0–1 defeat to Bangladesh in November 2025, where Shekh Morsalin sco

India national football team will take on Hong Kong national football team in their final match of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers on March 31, 2026. The fixture marks the last game of Group C for both sides, with neither team in contention for qualification.  India entered the match after a difficult campaign that saw them finish at the bottom of the group standings. Their struggles included a 0–1 defeat to Bangladesh in November 2025, where Shekh Morsalin sco

The 2025–26 Indian Football League season began on 27 February 2026, marking the start of a new era for India’s second-tier competition after its rebranding from the I-League.