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India, placed in Group C, will face Bangladesh, Hong Kong, and Singapore in the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers. Matches begin in March 2025.
India’s Group in the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers
India has been drawn into Group C alongside Bangladesh, Hong Kong, and Singapore for the final round of the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers. The 24 qualifying teams were divided into six groups during the draw held at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur. Matches will follow a home-and-away format, starting March 25, 2025.
India’s Strategy to Qualify for the Tournament
Ranked 127, India is the highest-seeded team in its group. Head coach Manolo Marquez emphasized the need for India to demonstrate its superiority. Recent encounters with these teams include a 1-1 draw with Bangladesh in 2021, a 4-0 win against Hong Kong in 2022, and a 1-1 draw with Singapore later that year.S
India’s Path to Qualification
India will kick off its campaign against Bangladesh at home on March 25, 2025. Other fixtures include matches against Hong Kong and Singapore. Only the group winners will qualify for the main tournament, making every game critical for India to secure a spot in the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia.
