India is launching its most aggressive football overhaul yet. The 2026 roadmap targets 15 state-of-the-art academies and 5,000 certified coaches by 2028.

By mandating homegrown player quotas, the Federation is forcing clubs to ditch expensive imports for local talent. This decentralized, high-tech strategy aims to transform Tier-2 cities into global talent factories, securing India’s future on the international stage.

By mandating homegrown player quotas, the Federation is forcing clubs to ditch expensive imports for local talent. This decentralized, high-tech strategy aims to transform Tier-2 cities into global talent factories, securing India’s future on the international stage.