Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Assam Hosts 79th Santosh Trophy Final Round
Assam is hosting the final round of the Santosh Trophy, a big football tournament, from January 21 to February 8.
There will be 12 teams playing in two groups.
Assam will play Tamil Nadu in the first match.
The Assam Football Association has prepared well for the event.
The top teams from each group will play in the knockout rounds, with the final on February 8.
Assam's team includes players like Satyajit Bordoloi, who has played in the Santosh Trophy before.
This is the first time Assam has hosted the final round since 2010-11.
Assam is hosting the final round of the 79th Santosh Trophy from January 21 to February 8 in Dhakuakhana and Silapathar.
12 teams are divided into two groups, with Assam playing Tamil Nadu in the opening match.
The Assam Football Association has completed all preparations for the tournament.
The top four teams from each group will advance to the knockout phase, with the final on February 8.
Assam's squad includes 22 players, with Satyajit Bordoloi as the goalkeeper.
- Who
- Assam Football Association (AFA) and 12 participating teams
- What
- 79th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy 2025-26
- When
- January 21 to February 8
- Where
- Dhakuakhana and Silapathar, Assam
- Why
- To host the final round of the prestigious national football tournament
- Event
- 79th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy 2025-26
- Dates
- January 21 to February 8
- Venues
- Dhakuakhana and Silapathar
- Teams
- 12 teams divided into two groups of six each
- Opening Match
- Assam vs. Tamil Nadu
- Knockout Phase
- Quarterfinals on February 2-3, Semifinals on February 5, Final on February 8
- Assam Squad
- 22 players, including goalkeeper Satyajit Bordoloi