The Indian national football team is set to participate in the CAFA Nations Cup 2025, hosted in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan from August 29 to September 8. India, drawn into Group B, will play its group games in Hisor, a city near Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
This tournament represents a fresh start for Indian football. The team has struggled this year, prompting the hiring of Khalid Jamil as coach. Jamil’s focus is to bring positive change.
India’s schedule starts with a match against Tajikistan on August 29 at 9:00 PM IST, followed by games against Iran and Afghanistan on September 1 and 4, respectively. The group stage winners and runners-up will advance to the playoffs, with the final game taking place in Tashkent on September 8.
The squad includes a mix of veteran and young players. Fans can stream the matches live through Fancode. The team’s success will depend on whether Jamil can motivate the team to perform at its best.