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Indian NT
Tracking the Blue Tigers and the Blue Tigresses — every match, every milestone. From squad analysis and tactical insights to exclusive interviews and historic throwbacks, this is your hub for everything about India's men’s and women’s national football teams.


South Africa Edge Past India in Thrilling Women's World Cup Clash
South Africa secured a dramatic three wicket win over India in their Women's World Cup match at the Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Chasing a target of 252, the visitors completed the chase with seven balls remaining, handing India their first defeat in the tournament.
Pixel Sports Cricket Desk
Oct 102 min read


India Suffer Heartbreak in 2-1 Defeat to Qatar in U-23 Asian Cup Qualifier
The Indian U-23 football team's dreams of creating history took a significant blow as they fell 2-1 to hosts Qatar in a thrilling Group H encounter of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

Pixel Sports Football Desk
Sep 72 min read


Khalid Jamil Names India Squad, Excludes All Mohun Bagan Super Giant Players
India’s newly appointed head coach, Khalid Jamil, unveiled a 23-member squad for the CAFA Nations Cup on August 24 in Bengaluru, remarkably without a single player from ISL champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant. The Kolkata giants, who had seven players in Jamil’s preliminary list, refused to release their stars citing the tournament’s exclusion from the official FIFA window and their impending AFC Champions League 2 commitments starting September 16.

Pixel Sports Football Desk
Aug 261 min read


Supreme Court Weighs AIFF Constitution, ISL Future During Ongoing Crisis
The Supreme Court, in a hearing on Monday, dealt with the continuing logjam regarding the All India Football Federation (AIFF) constitution, uncertainty regarding the extension of the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) with Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), and the broader impact of the recently enacted National Sports Governance Bill on AIFF functioning.
Swarnava Majumdar
Aug 192 min read


Khalid Jamil Appointed Head Coach of Indian Men’s National Team
The AIFF has named Khalid Jamil as head coach of the Indian Men’s National Team, endorsing homegrown talent ahead of major international fixtures.

Pixel Sports Football Desk
Aug 12 min read


India to Compete in CAFA Nations Cup 2025 Ahead of AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers
The Indian senior men’s team will compete in the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 in Dushanbe, facing tough opposition from Iran, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan in Group B.

Pixel Sports Football Desk
Jul 312 min read


India Drawn in Group of Death for AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026
The final draw for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026, held at the Sydney Town Hall on July 29, 2025, has placed India in Group C...

Pixel Sports Football Desk
Jul 312 min read


AIFF Coach Shortlist 2025: Jamil, Constantine, Tarkovič in Final Contention
The AIFF has finalized its three-man shortlist for the next head coach of the Indian men’s football team. Pixel Sports analyzes the profiles of Jamil, Constantine, and Tarkovič, each offering a unique direction for Indian football's future.

Pixel Sports Football Desk
Jul 242 min read


Sangita Basfore’s Brace Powers India to Historic AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualification
A night of grit and history as Sangita Basfore leads India to a monumental 2-1 win over Thailand, sealing the Blue Tigresses’ first-ever successful AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualification campaign — a moment to remember for Indian football.

Pixel Sports Football Desk
Jul 52 min read


India Defeat Timor-Leste 4-0 to Stay Unbeaten in AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers
India continued their impressive form in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers with a commanding 4-0 victory over Timor-Leste, led by Manisha Kalyan’s brace and goals from Anju Tamang and Lynda Kom Serto.

Pixel Sports Football Desk
Jun 292 min read


India Thrash Mongolia 13-0 in AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers Opener
India kicked off their AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers with a massive 13-0 win against Mongolia, marking their biggest-ever victory in the competition’s history.

Pixel Sports Football Desk
Jun 232 min read


India U23 Draw 0-0 Against Kyrgyz Republic in Friendly
India U23 drew 0–0 with Kyrgyz Republic in a hard-fought friendly match in Tajikistan. Despite late chances from Suhail and Macarton, the Blue Colts had to settle for a goalless draw.

Pixel Sports Football Desk
Jun 212 min read


Down to 10 Men, India U-23 Lose in Final Minutes vs Tajikistan
India U23 suffered a 2-3 loss to Tajikistan in a friendly after leading twice. Suhail Bhat and Parthib Gogoi scored, but two injury-time goals cost them the match.

Pixel Sports Football Desk
Jun 181 min read


India Name 24-Member Squad for AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Thailand
India Women’s Football Team has announced a 24-member squad for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 Qualifiers in Thailand. Head coach Crispin Chettri's side will face Mongolia, Timor Leste, Iraq, and Thailand in Group B, starting June 23.

Pixel Sports Football Desk
Jun 162 min read


Stoppage-Time Heartbreak Sinks Indian Football in Hong Kong
India suffered a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Hong Kong, in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers after conceding a 94th-minute penalty. Despite a solid defensive display and good chances for Ashique and Chhetri, the Blue Tigers couldn’t find the net. Goalkeeper Kaith’s late error led to the match-winning penalty by Pereira. With just one point from two games, India’s hopes of qualification hang by a thread. A crucial clash against Singapore now awaits in October.

Pixel Sports Football Desk
Jun 102 min read


Indian Football Team Fall 0-2 to Thailand in Friendly Despite Promising Play
India lost 0-2 to Thailand in a friendly at Thammasat Stadium on June 4, 2025. Goals from Ben Davis and Poramet Arjvilai sealed the win for the hosts. Despite the defeat, India showed promising signs, especially in the first half, with strong performances from Liston Colaco and Sunil Chhetri. Missed chances and key defensive lapses proved costly. Coach Manolo Márquez now looks ahead to India’s crucial AFC Asian Cup Qualifier against Hong Kong on June 10.

Pixel Sports Football Desk
Jun 42 min read
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