A gritty performance in their previous group game would have certainly boosted their confidence but India's task would be cut out when they face a formidable Japan in their second match of the AFC Women's Asian Cup in Perth on Saturday.

A gritty India conceded a goal in the injury stoppage time to go down fighting against higher-ranked Vietnam 1-2 in their Women's AFC Asian Cup opening match on Wednesday

In an embarrassing development that exposed mismanagement within the All India Football Federation (AIFF), national team players complained about a lack of appropriate clothing during preparation and the arrival of ill-fitting kits

The last time they played an international match was in October 2025, against Iran and Nepal, which they lost 0-2 and 1-2 respectively.

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced the rebranding of the I-League, the country's second-tier football competition, to the Indian Football League.

India were on Thursday drawn alongside four-time champions Japan, Australia and Lebanon in a tough Group B at the AFC Under-17 Women's Asian Cup in China.

Fielding an U-17 side, India thrashed Bangladesh 4-0 in the final to clinch the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) U-19 Women's Championship title on Saturday.

India has never hosted the tournament. It had submitted bids to host the 2023 and 2027 editions when Praful Patel was the AIFF president.

The Indian Under-17 women's team crushed Bhutan 8-0 in its last round-robin fixture of the SAFF Under-19 Women's Championship, setting up a summit showdown with Bangladesh

Out of the 10 clubs, eight have paid their contribution of around Rs 20 lakh each towards the total cost of the delayed league.

Services beat defending champions West Bengal 3-2 on penalties after a goalless draw in 120 minutes.

New India head coach Amelia Valverde says she has got a "quick" and "quality" team but would need to remain organised and focussed if it wants to do well in the upcoming AFC Women's Asian Cup in Australia.

Indian women's football stalwart Ashalata Devi says the dream of seeing the country play at the FIFA Women's World Cup remains alive.

The Indian men's team will face Bangladesh in their first match of the SAFF Futsal Championship in Nonthaburi, Thailand

Here's a look at the top sporting events in 2026 that all fans will be eagerly waiting for.

Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Sunday termed the chaos during Lionel Messi's public event at the Salt Lake Stadium as undesirable and said sports events must be given "priority" over political and bureaucratic formalities.

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Executive Committee, during its meeting held at the Football House in New Delhi on Saturday.

Lionel Messi's three-day tour saw unprecedented public frenzy and massive crowds in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi.