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  AFC Asian Cup 2023: Uzbekistan hammer India's knockout chances with dominant 3-0 win

  Football | January 18, 2024 22:21 IST

  The 68th-ranked Uzbekistan proved too strong for the Indian football team with a dominant 3-0 win at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium and jumped to second place in Group B to boost their chances for the knockouts of AFC Asian Cup 2023.

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  When and where to watch India vs Uzbekistan AFC Asian Cup Football match on TV and online?

  Football | January 18, 2024 12:15 IST

  India and Uzbekistan have played six contests thus far and the latter has the upper hand on the former. Uzbekistan have won four out of the six matches whereas two games have ended in a stalemate. India are yet to defeat Uzbekistan.

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  India vs Australia: Blue Tigers go down fighting in AFC Asian Cup opener in Qatar

  Football | January 13, 2024 20:21 IST

  After impressive defensive work in the goalless first half at Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium, the Blue Tigers leaked two goals in the second half due to defensive errors. Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu made some brilliant saves but was to blame for the opening goal.

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  India vs Australia AFC Asian Cup live telecast: When and where to watch IND vs AUS Group B clash?

  Football | January 13, 2024 12:25 IST

  India vs Australia AFC Asian Cup live telecast: India and Australia are drawn in Group B of the Asian tournament. The Blue Tigers have all three teams ranked higher than them as they look to break the group stage barriers. Here is how you can watch the IND vs AUS AFC tournament live.

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  'We rank outsiders' - Igor Stimac on Asian Cup chances, targets third round at World Cup Qualifiers

  Football | December 31, 2023 17:37 IST

  "We are rank outsiders in our group. Uzbekistan is one of the dark horses and a fantastic team, their players' physicality could cause problems. Australia are playing at the highest level of football and we all know what they are capable of, they are regular at World Cups," Stimac said.

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  New Year 2024: Sporting events to look forward to for Indian sports in 2024

  Other Sports | December 21, 2023 15:27 IST

  After tasting a defeat in the ICC World Cup final in 2023, the Indian men's cricket team will be eyeing glory in the T20 World Cup in the new year 2024. India's men's football team will participate in the highly-anticipated 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar.

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  AFC seeks new host for 2023 Asian Cup after China's withdrawal due to COVID-19 concerns

  Football | May 31, 2022 19:00 IST

  In all, 24 teams will participate in the finals of the Asian Cup. Qatar are the defending champions having won the event in 2019.

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  Asian cup qualifiers: Igor names 41 probables for camp

  Football | April 19, 2022 16:19 IST

  The Indian men's national football team head coach Igor Stimac on Tuesday named 41 probables for a preparatory camp ahead of its AFC Asian Cup Final Round qualifiers in June.

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  We need to believe in our abilities to qualify for AFC Asian Cup: Sandhu, Jhingan

  Football | February 26, 2022 14:50 IST

  India was on Thursday drawn alongside Hong Kong, Afghanistan, and Cambodia in Group D of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup final round qualifiers to be played in Kolkata in June this year.

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  AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: India clubbed with Cambodia, Afghanistan and Hong Kong

  Football | February 24, 2022 16:47 IST

  India will play Cambodia on June 8, followed by matches against Afghanistan on June 11 and Hong Kong on June 14.

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  AFC confirms India’s bid to host AFC Asian Cup China 2023 third round Qualifiers in Kolkata

  Football | February 17, 2022 15:44 IST

  The draw for the final leg of the qualifiers is scheduled for February 24 at IST 12.30 pm.

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  AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022: First target is to make quarters, says coach Dennerby

  Football | January 14, 2022 16:37 IST

  "I said from the beginning when we started, we said that yes, to come to the quarter-final is our first target, first aim,” Dennerby.

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  AFC tourney: All-female contingent of team liaison officers set to assume responsibility

  Football | January 14, 2022 14:39 IST

  For Dr. Richa Kulkarni, who has travelled with the international men’s football teams as the only female official, the marquee event is an "unimaginable" opportunity to inspire women to step into the sports industry.

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  AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022: AIFF president, Thackeray and officials meet to discuss safety protocols

  Football | January 06, 2022 12:28 IST

  During the meeting, Thackeray, Minister of Tourism in Maharashtra government, Patel who is also the Chairman of the upcoming AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 and other key stakeholders of the tournament closely examined the developments and detailed a thorough path to ensure maximum safety and minimum risk for everyone.

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  AFC delegates inspect venues for Women's Asian Cup in India

  Football | September 23, 2021 17:25 IST

  Upon inspection, the delegates from the governing body of football in Asia were satisfied with the progress of all facilities in the lead-up to the continent's flagship women's tournament.

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  Important to play at least 10 games ahead of AFC Asian Cup: India women's team coach Dennerby

  Football | September 11, 2021 13:55 IST

  The 62-year-old Dennerby, who was earlier in charge of the Indian U-17 women's World Cup squad, was last month roped in to help the senior team prepare for the AFC Women's Asian Cup.

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  Indian women hoping to make most of national camp ahead of AFC Asian Cup

  Football | August 22, 2021 16:43 IST

  Grateful to the Jharkhand government for allowing them to camp in Jamshedpur, the Indian women's football team players are hoping to make the most of it ahead of the AFC Asian Cup.

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  Sunil Chhetri one goal off entering all-time top-10 as India meet Afghanistan

  Football | June 14, 2021 15:15 IST

  Chhetri is also just one goal off entering the all-time top-10 list of goal-scorers, something he can easily achieve against Afghanistan, if not a hat-trick.

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  AIFF president Praful Patel says India's bid for 2027 AFC Asian Cup will face tough challenge

  Football | December 16, 2020 20:01 IST

  Unveiling the Bid Book to host the continental showpiece in 2027 along with Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, Patel said the AIFF is hopeful of winning the hosting right of the tournament which will be competed among 24 teams.

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  India among five bidders for 2027 AFC Asian Cup

  Football | July 01, 2020 12:46 IST

  AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa thanked the five-member associations for showcasing their support to the Asian Cup.