India vs Afghanistan: Lineup and how to watch the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 match LIVE in India?

India vs Afghanistan: The pressure is on for India’s national football team as they face Afghanistan in their crucial final CAFA Nations Cup 2025 group match. Under Khalid Jamil’s leadership, the Blue Tigers are in a must-win situation to secure a spot in the third-place playoff on September 8. While a final berth remains technically possible, it would require India to win while Iran loses to Tajikistan – a highly unlikely scenario.

Jamil’s tenure started brilliantly with India breaking their 17-year drought against Tajikistan, sparking hopes of a new era. However, reality hit hard when Iran delivered a comprehensive 3-0 thrashing that brought the team back down to earth. Despite the heavy defeat, India’s defensive resilience showed glimpses of promise.

Now, facing Afghanistan, the equation is simple for the Blue Tigers – win or go home. With everything on the line, Jamil’s men know that only three points will keep their tournament dreams alive and provide some redemption after the Iran setback.

India eye victory against Afghanistan in last push for #CAFANationsCup2025 play-offs

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— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) September 3, 2025

India vs Afghanistan: How to watch the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 match LIVE in India?

When is the India vs Afghanistan CAFA Nations Cup 2025 match?

The India vs Afghanistan CAFA Nations Cup 2025 match will be played on 4th September 2025.

Where will be the match played?

The match will be played at Hisor Central Stadium, Tajikistan.

What time does the match kick-off?

The match will kick off at 5:30 PM IST.

Which TV channels will broadcast the India vs Afghanistan CAFA Nations Cup 2025 match live in India?

Unfortunately, the India vs Afghanistan CAFA Nations Cup 2025 match will not be broadcasted live on TV.

How can you watch the live streaming of the India vs Afghanistan CAFA Nations Cup 2025 match in India?

The India vs Afghanistan CAFA Nations Cup 2025 match will be live streamed on FanCode.

Probable Lineups

India

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK); Valpuia Rahul Bheke, Anwar Ali, Muhammed Uvais; Suresh Singh, Nikhil Prabhu, Naorem Mahesh Singh, Ashique Kuruniyan; Virkam Partap Singh, Jithin MS

Afghanistan

Faisal Hamidi (GK), Elias Mansor, Mahboob Hanifi, Sharif Mukhammad, Amid Arezou, Zelfy Nazary, Maziar Kouhyar, Mohammad Naeem Rahimi, Yama Sherzad, Omid Musawi, Taufee Skandari

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