Archive · 1 Dec 2025
India U-17 stuns Iran, secures AFC Asian Cup spot
The Indian U-17 football team played a very important match against Iran on Sunday.
Iran was the favorite and had already scored a goal early in the game.
But India didn't give up.
They scored a goal just before halftime from a penalty and then another goal in the second half.
This amazing comeback meant India won the match 2-1 and secured a spot in the next AFC U-17 Asian Cup, which will be held in Saudi Arabia.
It's India's 10th time qualifying for this tournament.
The young Indian team showed a lot of courage and teamwork to achieve this big win.
India U-17 defeated Iran 2-1 in their last Group D qualifying match for the 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup.
Goals from Dallalmuon Gangte (penalty) and Gunleiba Wangkheirakpam secured the victory for India.
Iran had taken an early lead through Amirreza Valipoor's goal in the 19th minute.
India needed a win to qualify, while Iran needed only a draw to progress.
The win means India will make their 10th appearance in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup, to be held in Saudi Arabia.
- Who
- India U-17 football team and Iran U-17 football team
- What
- India U-17 secured a spot in the 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup by defeating Iran 2-1
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- EKA Arena, Ahmedabad
- Why
- India needed a win to qualify, while Iran needed only a draw
- Match Result
- India 2-1 Iran
- Venue
- EKA Arena, Ahmedabad
- Date
- Sunday
- India's Goalscorers
- Dallalmuon Gangte (penalty), Gunleiba Wangkheirakpam
- Iran's Goalscorer
- Amirreza Valipoor
- Next Tournament
- 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia
- India's Tournament Appearances
- 10th