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.