Indian Football Team: News
23 Jan 2024
Sunil ChhetriIndia bow out of Asian Cup with defeat against Syria
India suffered a 1-0 defeat against Syria in their third group-stage clash in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup at the Al Bayt Stadium on Tuesday.
13 Jan 2024
AFC Asian CupAFC Asian Cup 2023, Australia blank India 2-0: Key stats
India suffered a 2-0 defeat against heavyweights Australia in their opening clash of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup on Saturday at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium.
30 Dec 2023
AFC Asian CupAFC Asian Cup 2023: Igor Stimac declares India's 26-member squad
Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac announced the 26-member squad for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup in Qatar.
05 Dec 2023
Sunil ChhetriIndian men's football team: Decoding their achievements in 2023
A lot happened for the Indian football team in 2023. The Blue Tigers mostly tasted success and also learned some lessons ahead of a very important 2024.
21 Nov 2023
World Cup QualifierFIFA World Cup Qualifiers, Qatar thrash India 3-0: Key stats
Qatar defeated India 3-0 in matchday two of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
14 Nov 2023
Sunil ChhetriFIFA World Cup Qualifiers: India kick-start campaign against formidable Kuwait
The Indian football team will return to action against Kuwait on November 16 to kick-start their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers at the Jaber Al Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait City.
14 Nov 2023
FIFA World CupFIFA World Cup qualifiers: Decoding India's best performances
The Indian football team has mostly struggled in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers in the past. While wins have been few and far between, the qualifiers have mostly brought disappointment to Indian football fans.
29 Oct 2023
Real Kashmir FCI-League: Profiling Real Kashmir's incredible topsy-turvy journey from the valley
Real Kashmir FC started the 2023-24 I-League season on a high with a 2-0 win over Rajasthan United at the TRC Turf ground in Srinagar.
27 Oct 2023
Sunil ChhetriSunil Chhetri vs Bhaichung Bhutia: Decoding their career stats
Sunil Chhetri has been the epicenter of Indian football for nearly the last two decades. However, before Chhetri, it was Bhaichung Bhutia, who was the poster boy of Indian football.
13 Oct 2023
Sunil ChhetriMerdeka Cup 2023, India suffer 4-2 defeat against Malaysia: Stats
India went down fighting against Malaysia 4-2 in the 2023 Merdeka Cup at the Bukit Jalil Stadium in Kuala Lumpur.
12 Oct 2023
Sunil ChhetriMerdeka Cup: India to face Malaysia in a knock-out clash
The Indian football team will be in action at the 2023 Merdeka Cup as they will play against hosts, Malaysia on October 13 at the Bukit Jalil Stadium in Kuala Lumpur.
24 Sep 2023
Asian GamesAsian Games, football: India hold Myanmar 1-1, progress to knockouts
Indian men's football team held Myanmar to a 1-1 draw to progress to the round of 16 at the 2023 Asian Games.
22 Sep 2023
Asian GamesAsian Games: How can Indian football team qualify for R16?
The Indian men's football team kept its chances of reaching the knockout stages of the 2023 Asian Games alive with a 1-0 win against Bangladesh in their recent fixture.
19 Sep 2023
Sunil ChhetriAsian Games 2023, five-star China crush India 5-1: Stats
The Indian football team started with a 5-1 defeat against hosts China in their opening fixture of the 2023 Asian Games.
18 Sep 2023
Asian GamesAsian Games: Everything you need to know (Indian contingent, schedule)
The 19th Asian Games edition will run between September 23 and October 8 in Hangzhou, the People's Republic of China.
16 Sep 2023
Asian GamesAsian Games: Decoding Sunil Chhetri-led Indian football team
The All India Football Federation has announced the Indian football team (men's) squad for the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
07 Sep 2023
Football2023 King's Cup, Iraq overcome India on penalties: Key stats
The Indian football team failed to reach the final of the 2023 King's Cup in Thailand, being beaten on penalties by Iraq.
05 Sep 2023
Anirudh ThapaKing's Cup 2023: India, Iraq lock horns in the opener
The Indian football team will turn their attention to the 2023 King's Cup in Thailand as they start their campaign against heavyweights Iraq on September 7.
28 Aug 2023
Indian Super LeagueDurand Cup semi-finals: Dominant East Bengal take on spirited NEUFC
NorthEast United and East Bengal endured a very disappointing Indian Super League last season.
08 Aug 2023
Igor StimacMerdeka Cup: India to face hosts Malaysia in semi-finals
The Indian football team is all set to play hosts Malaysia in the 2023 Merdeka Cup in the FIFA window in October at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.
08 Aug 2023
Sunil ChhetriFIFA World Cup Qualifiers: A look at India's famous campaigns
The Indian football team have been drawn in group A of the joint 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers and the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.
06 Aug 2023
Bengaluru FCDurand Cup 2023: All you need to know
The 132nd edition of the Durand Cup is being co-hosted by three cities - Kolkata, Guwahati and Kokrajhar.
06 Aug 2023
Igor StimacIgor Stimac urges ISL clubs to release players: Here's why
Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac has requested Indian Super League clubs to release players for preparation for upcoming major events.
05 Aug 2023
Sunil ChhetriWill Sunil Chhetri miss the 2023 King's Cup? Details here
Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac has agreed to allow skipper Sunil Chhetri to skip the upcoming King's Cup in Thailand.
05 Aug 2023
Sunil ChhetriSunil Chhetri: Decoding his career hat-tricks for Indian football team
Indian football team's talisman Sunil Chhetri turned 39 on August 3. He has been donning the India blue since 2005 and for almost two decades he has been consistently scoring goals.
01 Aug 2023
Sunil ChhetriNotable Indian football records held by Sunil Chhetri
Over the last two decades, a lot has changed in Indian football. There have been many highs and lows, but one man who has remained constant in all of this is Sunil Chhetri.
26 Jul 2023
Asian GamesAsian Games, India's football teams to participate after exemption: Details
The Indian men's and women's football teams are set to be a part of the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou in September.
17 Jul 2023
Igor StimacIgor Stimac appeals to Narendra Modi for Asian Games participation
Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac made an emotional appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur to allow the team's participation in the 2023 Asian Games.
16 Jul 2023
Asian GamesWill the Indian football team miss Asian Games? Details here
The Indian football team has recently been on a roll, having won three back-to-back titles. The Blue Tigers recently lifted their ninth SAFF Championship in Bengaluru.
11 Jul 2023
Sunil ChhetriDecoding Sunil Chhetri's stats for Indian football team
Sunil Chhetri has been the poster boy for the Indian football team for nearly two decades now.
07 Jul 2023
Igor StimacIndian football team: Decoding the managerial stats of Igor Stimac
The Indian football team on Tuesday won its ninth SAFF Championship by beating Kuwait 5-4 on penalties.
05 Jul 2023
ManipurSAFF Cup Final: Manipuri footballer carries Meitei flag triggering controversy
The Indian national football team defeated Kuwait to win the South Asian Football Federation Championship, or SAFF Cup, on Tuesday. However, during the post-match presentation, Indian player and Manipur resident Jeakson Singh Thounaojam walked in draping a Meitei flag, sparking a new controversy.
04 Jul 2023
Sunil ChhetriIndia claim their ninth SAFF Championship, beat Kuwait on penalties
Indian football team defeated Kuwait on penalties to lift their record ninth SAFF Championship. The Blue Tigers won the match 5-4 in tiebreaker.
04 Jul 2023
Gurpreet Singh SandhuGurpreet Singh Sandhu owns most clean sheets for India: Stats
The Indian football team showed great character to win 4-2 on penalties against Lebanon in the semifinals of the 2023 SAFF Championship.
03 Jul 2023
Sunil ChhetriIndia, Kuwait to lock horns in SAFF Championships 2023 final
The Indian football team will be aiming to win their record ninth SAFF Championship title when they clash against Kuwait in the finals on July 4.
01 Jul 2023
FootballIndia beat Lebanon to reach the SAFF Championship final: Stats
The Indian football team has reached the 2023 SAFF Championship final by beating Lebanon on penalties.
30 Jun 2023
Football2023 SAFF Championship: Upbeat India face Lebanon challenge in semis
The Indian football team will face Lebanon in the 2023 SAFF Championship semis on July 1 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
FIFA Rankings, India climb to 100th spot: Details here
The Indian men's football team has broken into the top 100 of FIFA Rankings.
28 Jun 2023
Sunil ChhetriSunil Chhetri becomes joint-top scorer in SAFF Championship history: Stats
Veteran Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri was once again among the goals as his side played out a 1-1 draw against Kuwait in the 2023 SAFF Championship group encounter on Tuesday.
28 Jun 2023
Sunil Chhetri2023 SAFF Championship, India extend unbeaten run: Stats
The Indian football team shared the spoils with Kuwait in a 1-1 draw in the 2023 SAFF Championship at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
26 Jun 2023
Igor StimacSAFF Championship 2023: Buoyant India face tough test against Kuwait
The Indian Football Team would want to continue its winning run while facing heavyweights Kuwait in the 2023 SAFF Championships.
25 Jun 2023
FootballSunil Chhetri: Decoding his stats in SAFF Championship history
Indian football team legend Sunil Chhetri has been ever present for the team in dire straits. On Saturday, he devised a timely goal against Nepal in the 2023 SAFF Championship.
24 Jun 2023
Sunil ChhetriSunil Chhetri races to 91 international goals: Decoding his stats
Indian football team skipper Sunil Chhetri played a crucial role, helping his side beat Nepal 2-0 in the 2023 SAFF Championship on Saturday in Bengaluru.
24 Jun 2023
Sunil Chhetri2023 SAFF Championship, India outclass Nepal 2-0: Key stats
The Indian football team claimed a second successive win in the 2023 SAFF Championship campaign with a 2-0 win against Nepal at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
