The CAFA Nations Cup is a biennial football tournament contested by the countries of Central Asia and is organised by the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA).
India, despite not being part of the CAFA, will participate in the multi-nation tournament on an invitational basis.
India, under the tutelage of new head coach Khalid Jamil, have been clubbed in Group B of the tournament, alongside some of the top teams in Asia, including Iran.
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Jamil has picked a balanced squad with a mixture of youth and experience. Veteran goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu returned to the Indian team, while legendary Sunil Chhetri missed out.
Some of the star players that are missing from this time's India roster are Mohun Bagan players like Listin Colaco, Manvir Singh, Anirudh Thapa and Sahal Abdul Samad, as the ISL champions did not release them due to their AFC Champions League 2 commitments in September.
The Blue Tigers kicked off their campaign on Friday, August 29, against Tajikistan in Hisor, where they registered a spirited 2-1. They are now up against the giants of Asia, Iran, in their second group game.
Here's all you need to know about India's schedule in the competition.
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CAFA Nations Cup 2025: When is the India vs Iran match?
The India vs Iran match will be played on Monday, September 1.
CAFA Nations Cup 2025: What time will the India vs Iran start?
The India vs Iran match will kick off at 6:00 p.m. (IST).
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CAFA Nations Cup 2025: Where will the India vs Iran match take place?
The India vs Iran match will be played at the Central Stadium, Hisor, Tajikistan.
CAFA Nations Cup 2025: Which TV channel will telecast the match between India and Iran?
The India vs Iran match will not be telecast live on Television.
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CAFA Nations Cup 2025: How to livestream the India vs Iran match online from India?
The India vs Iran match can be streamed live on the Fancode App and website, on a subscription basis.
| Match | TV channel | Online live stream |
| India vs Iran | N/A | FanCode App/Website |