Indian football fans can prepare for a high-stakes international double-header in October, as the Blue Tigers play Singapore in the last round of qualifiers for the AFC Asian Cup 2027.
The two matches, which are critical to India’s chances of competing in the continental championship, will be broadcast live on FanCode, JioHotstar, and Star Sports. The first leg, an away encounter in Singapore, will be aired exclusively on FanCode, while the return leg in India will be covered more widely by JioHotstar and Star Sports.
These games are part of the last qualification process for the AFC Asian Cup 2027, which will take held in Saudi Arabia. India, under by coach Khalid Jamil, aims to capture all six points in two games and advance to their third consecutive AFC Asian Cup participation.
With senior players like Sunil Chhetri, Sandesh Jhingan, and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu anticipated to play, the roster blends seasoned leadership with fresh new potential from the Indian Super League (ISL) and I-League.
The availability of several streaming and TV platforms assures that fans around the country can watch without missing a beat. The dual coverage, FanCode for the away leg and JioHotstar/Star Sports for the home match, reflects a sustained attempt to present Indian football to a larger audience.
