Archive · 13 Jan 2026
AIFF Prepares for ISL and Asian Cup
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has made a detailed plan to get the women's football team ready for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia.
The team will train in New Delhi, play friendly matches in Turkey, and then go to Perth for the tournament.
They will play 8-12 matches before the tournament starts.
India is in Group C with Japan, Taiwan, and Vietnam.
The team's current FIFA ranking is 67.
The AIFF also announced that the men's football league, the Indian Super League (ISL), will start on February 14, 2024, with a budget of ₹24,26,74,000.
All 14 ISL clubs have confirmed their participation.
The AIFF president, Kalyan Chaubey, talked about the challenges and achievements of the federation.
Additionally, the Indian men’s futsal team will compete in the SAFF Futsal Championship, starting with a match against Bangladesh.
The AIFF has planned a detailed preparation schedule for the women's team for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia.
The team will train in New Delhi, play friendlies in Turkey, and then head to Perth for the tournament.
India is in Group C with Japan, Taiwan, and Vietnam, and will play their first match against Vietnam on March 4, 2026.
The team's current FIFA ranking is 67, having slipped from 63 in August 2023.
The AIFF announced the men's football league (ISL) will start on February 14, 2024, with a total budget of ₹24,26,74,000 and a prize money of ₹5.82 crores.
- Who
- All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the senior women’s football team
- What
- Preparation for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup and the Indian Super League (ISL)
- When
- Camp starts from Sunday, with matches from March 1, 2026 and ISL from February 14, 2024
- Where
- New Delhi, Turkey, Perth, and various ISL venues
- Why
- To prepare the team for the upcoming tournament and improve their performance, and to restart the ISL after delays
- Event
- 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup
- Host Country
- Australia
- Start Date
- March 1, 2026
- India's Group
- Group C (Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam)
- India's First Match
- March 4, 2026 (vs Vietnam)
- Current FIFA Ranking
- 67
- Prize Money
- ₹5.82 crores
- AIFF President
- Kalyan Chaubey
- ISL Start Date
- February 14, 2024
- ISL Clubs
- 14
- ISL Matches
- 91
- ISL Budget
- ₹24,26,74,000
- ISL Club Contribution
- ₹1,00,00,000 each
Sources
AIFF unveils detailed build up for Women’s Asian Cup with long Turkey, Australia camp
Ladakh’s Jigmet Chunzen leads India into SAFF women’s futsal history
Bangladesh the first test for India in SAFF Futsal Championship
All 14 ISL clubs confirm participation in writing, decks cleared for top-tier league from Feb 14
All 14 ISL clubs give written nod for Feb 14 start
All 14 clubs confirm participation in truncated ISL season, end to limbo in sight
All 14 ISL clubs formally confirm participation, clearing way for February 14 kick-off
ISL 2026: All 14 clubs confirm participation but decision on venues still awaited, claims report – Firstpost
