Football

Dempo Sports Club and Chennaiyin FC ended their AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 Group A campaigns with a 1-1 draw at GMC Stadium in Bambolim on Friday, October 31, 2025. The result left Dempo third in the group standings with three points, while Chennaiyin remained at the bottom with just one point from their three matches.

Bengaluru FC opened their Group C campaign in the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 with a commanding 2-0 victory over Mohammedan Sporting Club at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The Blues delivered a dominating performance with goals in each half to secure a winning start.

Kerala Blasters FC began their AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 campaign with a hard-earned 1-0 victory over 10-man Rajasthan United FC at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim. A late header from new signing Koldo Obieta in the 87' sealed the points in a tense Group D encounter.

Reigning champions FC Goa stormed into the semi-finals of the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 with a commanding 3-0 victory over Inter Kashi at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Wednesday, October 29. The Gaurs sealed their passage to the knockouts with all three goals coming before halftime, securing their perfect record in Group B with six points from two matches.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant were unable to break through a resolute Dempo SC defence as the two sides played out a 0-0 draw in their Group A clash of the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Goa on Tuesday, October 28. The stalemate has set up a winner takes all encounter in the Kolkata Derby on October 31.

East Bengal FC secured their semi final qualification hopes with a devastating 4-0 victory over Chennaiyin FC in Group A of the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim on Tuesday, October 28. The result also confirmed Chennaiyin's elimination from the tournament following back to back defeats at the hands of the Kolkata Clubs.

Punjab FC started their AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 campaign with a dominant 3-0 victory over Gokulam Kerala at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim, Goa on Monday, October 27, 2025. The Shers controlled the match from start to finish, securing all three goals in the opening half to set the tone for a comprehensive win.

Mumbai City FC delivered a commanding performance to defeat Sporting Club Delhi 4-1 in the Group D opener of the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Goa on Monday, October 27. The Islanders showcased their attacking prowess with three goals in the first half to establish complete control over the contest.

FC Goa began their AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 title defence with a 2-0 victory over Jamshedpur FC in a Group B encounter at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Sunday. Goals from Javier Siverio and Dejan Dražić either side of half time secured a deserved win for the defending champions.

NorthEast United FC were held to a 2-2 draw by Inter Kashi in the opening match of Group B of the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 at GMC Stadium in Bambolim, Goa, on Sunday. The result marked the first ever encounter between the two sides in what proved to be a competitive contest.

East Bengal and Dempo SC played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in their Super Cup 2025-26 Group A opener at GMC Stadium in Bambolim on Saturday. The result left East Bengal frustrated after dominating long stretches of play but failing to convert their superiority into three points.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant secured a 2-0 victory against Chennaiyin FC in Group A of the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Goa, on Saturday. Jamie Maclaren's double proved decisive as the Mariners claimed their first win in the tournament.

Saudi Arabian giants Al Nassr maintained their perfect record in the AFC Champions League Two with a hard fought 2-1 victory over FC Goa at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Madgaon, Goa on Wednesday evening.

The Indian senior women's football team endured a challenging return to international action, falling 0-2 to Iran in the opening match of the Tri Nation International Friendly Tournament at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on October 21, 2025.

In a dramatic finale befitting one of football's most storied rivalries, Mohun Bagan Super Giant clinched their 21st IFA Shield title by defeating East Bengal FC 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Saturday. The victory marked Mohun Bagan Super Giant's first IFA Shield triumph since 2003, ending a 22 year wait that had seen them reach five finals without success.

The India U17 women's football team achieved a historic milestone on October 17, 2025, becoming the first batch to qualify for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup through the merit route after defeating Uzbekistan 2-1 in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. This qualification ends a 21 year wait since India last participated in the continental tournament in 2005, when 11 teams participated directly without qualifiers.​

Mohun Bagan Super Giant secured their place in the IFA Shield final with a composed 2-0 victory over United Sports Club at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on October 15, 2025. Goals from Dimitrios Petratos and an own goal from United SC ensured the Mariners topped Group B and set up a highly anticipated Kolkata Derby final against arch rivals East Bengal at the Salt Lake Stadium.​

East Bengal FC continued their dominant run in the IFA Shield with a convincing 2-0 victory over Namdhari FC in their final group stage match at the Kishore Bharati Stadium in Kolkata on October 14, 2025. Goals from Mohammed Rashid and P.V. Vishnu sealed the win as the Red and Gold Brigade cruised into yet another final appearance in the historic tournament.​

India’s hopes of qualifying for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup took a major blow as they lost 1–2 to Singapore at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Madgaon, Goa. Despite taking an early lead, the Blue Tigers failed to maintain control and were punished for defensive errors and missed chances.

Ten man India battled back to secure a crucial 1-1 draw against Singapore at the National Stadium in Kallang on Wednesday, keeping their AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualification hopes alive. Substitute Rahim Ali scored his first international goal in the 90' to cancel out Ikhsan Fandi's opener and earn the Blue Tigers a valuable point.