FC Goa suffered their second consecutive defeat in the AFC Champions League Two, falling 2-0 to FC Istiklol in Hisor, Tajikistan on October 1, 2025. The Tajik champions bounced back from their opening 5-0 defeat against Al Nassr to claim their first points of the campaign.

The AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 is set to begin from October 25, 2025, with matches scheduled across two venues in Goa, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao and GMC Athletic Stadium in Bambolim. The tournament will go on till November 22, 2025, featuring a group stage format followed by semi finals and final. The competition features 16 teams divided into four groups of four each, with only the group winners advancing to the semi finals.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant suffered a shocking defeat in their opening day match of the AFC Champions League 2, at the Vivekanada Yuba Bharati Krirangan at the hands of Turkmenistan side Ahal FK on Tuesday. Mohun Bagan Super Giant started with their traditional 4-3-3 formation, with Deepak Tangri and Apuia playing as pivots. Kiyan Nassiri got a rare chance to feature in the starting XI on the right flank.

FC Goa began their AFC Champions League Two campaign at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao, Goa, on Wednesday against Al Zawraa SC of Iraq. FC Goa were missing their star defender, Sandesh Jhingan, who suffered an injury on international duty against Iran. As a result, Nim Dorjee started alongside Spanish centre back Pol Moreno. When in possession, FC Goa looked like a secure 4-2-3-1, with Timor anchoring the double pivot.