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.​

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

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.