US EditionIndia’s Road to AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026: How the Blue Colts Booked Their Ticket to Saudi Arabia
India's U17 team won a crucial match against Iran, qualifying for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026 for the 10th time, joining three other Indian teams in the tournament.
- On Sunday , the India U17 men's football team beat Iran 2-1 at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad to qualify for the AFC Under‑17 Asian Cup 2026.
- Facing an unbeaten Iran U17 with seven points, India U17 arrived on four points and required a win to advance in the qualifying group.
- At the stroke of half‑time, Dallalmuon Gangte levelled from a penalty after Heeranganba Seram was fouled, and Gunleiba Wangkheirakpam scored the 52nd‑minute winner following Amirmahan Afrooziani's error.
- The result propels the Blue Colts into the AFC Under‑17 Asian Cup 2026, marking India’s 10th appearance and making them the fourth Indian team this year to qualify, unlike the India senior men's team.
- India managed the tempo late in the match, showing remarkable maturity and resilience as Iran U17 grew frantic, helping protect their 2-1 lead despite Iran's territorial superiority.
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India’s road to AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026: How the Blue Colts booked their ticket to Saudi Arabia
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Iran, with seven points, entered the match as favourites needing only a draw to progress. India, on four points, needed nothing less than a win. This would be India's 10th appearance in the tournament’s history. The full-time whistle had barely left the referee’s lips when the Indian dugout emptied in a surge of euphoria. ⚽ India Qualify for AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026 After 2-1 Victory Over Iran.
India shock Iran 2-1 to seal 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup qualification
India’s U17 side produced a brilliant comeback to defeat favourites Iran 2–1 in a must-win qualifier in Ahmedabad. The result sealed their spot in the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup, marking a major milestone for the squad.
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