India climbs one place to 126th in Latest FIFA ranking released on December

India climbed one spot to 126th in the latest men’s rankings released on December. Blue Tigers finished 2024 without a single win. India will play AFC Asian Cup qualifying matches next year. In top ten, Argentina remained on top, followed by France, Spain, England, Brazil, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy and...

Indian Women’s Team will face Maldives in two FIFA International friendlies

India women’s football team will play against Maldives for two FIFA international friendlies, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced on Friday. The matches will be played on December 30 and January 2 at Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru. As per the latest FIFA ranking released on December,...

India placed in Group C of Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round

India placed in Group C of Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round along with Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangladesh. The draw, which saw 24 teams divided into six groups of four, was held at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Monday, December 9, 2024. Only the six group...

Joakim Alexandersson appointed women’s Chief Coach of India U20 and India U17 Team

Swedish coach Joakim Alexandersson appointed women’s Chief Coach of India U20 and India U17 Team. He has come as part of an agreement between the All India Football Federation and the Swedish Football Association. He an extensive playing career as a defender majorly for IF Elfsborg, captaining the club and...