India Football

Watch: Jeakson Thounaojam scores India's first ever World Cup goal

Despite all the brouhaha surrounding India hosting a football World Cup, not many witnessed the historic feat.

Oct 10, 2017, 11:13 AM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup, India vs Colombia: Live streaming, TV listing, date, time, venue, squads

The Amarjit Kiyam-led outfit is expected to produce an improved performance in their second Group A fixture in Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

Oct 08, 2017, 22:31 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup LOC says will provide adequate water

The thirsty children, after braving the heat for hours, were forced to fight for as basic an amenity as water.

Oct 07, 2017, 22:28 PM IST

Would urge FIFA to take up India's U-20 World Cup bid seriously: Praful Patel

Besides the U-20 World Cup, the All India Football Federation is also eyeing a Club World Cup in 2020-21 and an AFC Asian Cup.

Oct 05, 2017, 21:56 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup, India vs USA: Live streaming, TV listing, date, time, venue, squads

Man to man, USA are clearly the better team in the Group A match at the refurbished Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. But a draw, or even a shock win over their more fancied side will help Indian fans give that little extra energy to shout for more, shout more goals.

Oct 05, 2017, 20:16 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup: The complete guide with fixtures, squads, venues and where to watch live

Top two teams from each group and four best third-placed teams qualify for the Round of 16, followed by the quarterfinals, semifinals, third-place playoff and the final.

Oct 04, 2017, 13:43 PM IST

Significance of Macau qualifier is huge, says Stephen Constantine

The last time India played Asian Cup under Irish coach Bob Houghton, they ran into Australia, South Korea and Bahrain at the group league stage.

Oct 02, 2017, 00:07 AM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup: AIFF to make logistical arrangements for parents of players

Most of the players in the Indian team were from poor background and their parents have expressed lack of money to even buy air tickets to be in New Delhi to watch their children play.

Oct 01, 2017, 17:55 PM IST

India qualify for 2018 AFC U-16 Championship

India qualified as one of the six best second-placed teams from the group matches of qualifying round. All the matches of each of the 10 groups were played in a single venue.

Sep 29, 2017, 20:25 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Amarjit Kiyam says he's surprised at being picked captain

Head coach de Matos told his 21 boys to pick a captain of their choice and Manipuri midfielder Amarjit got the highest number of votes, ahead of Jitendra Singh and Suresh Singh Wangjam who led the side in the AFC U-16 Championships and BRICS Cup 2016 held in India.

Sep 29, 2017, 17:48 PM IST

Hosts India undergo first practice session for FIFA U-17 World Cup

India have been drawn in Group A with USA, Colombia and Ghana. Colombia, the first team to arrive in India, were also undergoing a practice session at the same training ground.

Sep 27, 2017, 21:22 PM IST

India 100 percent ready to host FIFA U-17 World Cup: Praful Patel

In an effort to field a strong team, the AIFF has arranged for an exposure trip of Europe where it faced Serbia, Macedonia and Benfica SL among other club and national teams.

Sep 26, 2017, 19:42 PM IST

India name 21-member squad for FIFA U-17 World Cup

Two NRIs, Namit Deshpande and Sunny Dhaliwal, have been named in the team by head coach Luis Norton de Matos.

Sep 21, 2017, 22:50 PM IST

New team from Kerala to play in I-League

The team will be playing their home matches out of Kozhikode, Kerala.

Sep 20, 2017, 22:05 PM IST

India bracing for U-17 World Cup Challenge: Luis Norton de Matos

Matos said India did not play enough matches against national teams but the performance against Chile should hold them in good stead.

Sep 17, 2017, 19:28 PM IST

AIFF boss Praful Patel boasts of India having international standard infrastructure

Patel, who has been at the helm of affairs for more than eight years, said that India is ready for the mega-event starting October 6.

Sep 15, 2017, 20:41 PM IST

Praful Patel hints things may change in ISL next year

I-League will run concurrently with the ISL this season (2017-18).

Aug 31, 2017, 23:09 PM IST

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino says India a 'football boom waiting to happen'

India will make their debut in the U-17 World Cup and the FIFA chief called the tournament a stepping stone for young footballers.

Aug 29, 2017, 23:31 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup: 2.5 lakh fans turn up at India Gate to catch glimpse of trophy

India will take on the United States, Colombia and Ghana in the initial round at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here in the tournament, scheduled to be held from October 6 to 28.

Aug 20, 2017, 20:51 PM IST

India rally to beat Mauritius 2-1 in Tri-Nation opener

India will take on St Kitts & Nevis next on August 24 while Mauritius and St Kitts & Nevis will cross swords on August 22.

Aug 19, 2017, 22:44 PM IST