Indomitable India stun Iran in Ahmedabad, seal berth in AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026

IANS | November 30, 2025 10:42 PM

Ahmedabad, Nov 30 (IANS) Dallalmuon Gangte and Gunleiba Wangkheirakpam scored a goal each as India came from behind to defeat Iran 2-1 in the last Group D match at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad, and sealed qualification for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026, thus marking their 10th appearance in the tournament’s history.

Winger Bede Amarachi Osuji joins Punjab FC ahead of Super Cup semis

IANS | November 29, 2025 12:59 PM

Mohali, Nov 29 (IANS) Punjab FC have bolstered its attack with the signing of Bede Amarachi Osuji for the remainder of the 2025–26 season. The 29-year-old joins on a free transfer after his latest stint with Manisa FK in Turkey and will be available for selection ahead of the AIFF Super Cup semifinal vs East Bengal FC on December 4.

Stubborn Monchengladbach holds runner-up Leipzig in Bundesliga

IANS | November 29, 2025 9:48 AM

Berlin, Nov 29 (IANS) Borussia Monchengladbach extended its unbeaten league run to four matches with a 0-0 draw against title-chasing RB Leipzig, showcasing defensive discipline and moments of resilience in a tightly contested Bundesliga encounter on Friday.

Iran to boycott FIFA World Cup final draw over US visa denial

IANS | November 29, 2025 9:34 AM

Tehran, Nov 29 (IANS) Iran's Football Federation will boycott the final draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the United States refused to grant visas to several key members of its delegation, as the draw is scheduled for December 5 in Washington, D.C.

India U-20 women to play two friendlies against Uzbekistan in Mahabalipuram

IANS | November 28, 2025 5:27 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) The Indian U-20 women's team will play two friendly matches against Uzbekistan on November 29 and December 2 at the FC Madras Academy in Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu. Both matches, being held during the FIFA Women's International Match Window, will be played behind closed doors and will kick off at 17:00 IST.

United Kingdom submits joint bid to host FIFA Women's World Cup 2035

IANS | November 28, 2025 4:34 PM

London, Nov 28 (IANS) The Football Association (FA), Irish FA, Scottish FA, and the FA of Wales have officially submitted their joint bid for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2035. The tournament would be the largest single-sport event ever staged in the UK, and the first FIFA World Cup hosted in the country since 1966.