India vs Iran Highlights, CAFA Nations Cup 2025: IND 0-3 IRN (Full-Time) | Team Melli Dominate Blue Tigers

IND vs IRN CAFA Nations Cup Live: FULL-TIME!

It's full-time here in Tajikistan and Iran round off a comfortable victory of 3-0 to top the group.

India vs Iran Live Updates: IND 0-3 IRN (90+6)

GGOOAL!! Mehdri Taremi rounds off with a cool finish. It's 3-0 now!

India vs Iran Live Score: IND 0-2 IRN (89th Min)

GOAAAL!! Iran double their lead!! Ali Alipour the substituted just managed to squeeze it in past Gurpreet.

India vs Iran Live Updates: IND 0-1 IRN (59th Min)

GGOAAL!! Iran have taken the lead finally! India this time, fail to clear a cross and Hosseinzadeh with this poacher's instinct puts the ball into the back of the net.

India vs Iran Live Updates, CAFA Nations Cup Score: IND 0-0 IRN (55th Min)

As of now, the Iranians are clearly dominating the game and just like the first-half, the Indians are busy defending, keeping their opponents out at bay.

India vs Iran, CAFA Nations Cup Live Updates: IND 0-0 IRN (45th Min)

We are back for the second-half! Khalid Jamil has sticked to same squad, no changes as of now...

India vs Iran Live Score, CAFA Nations Cup: IND 0-0 IRN (Half-Time)

It's half-time! Both India and Iran go into the break with nothing to separate them! Even though the Iranians had more of the ball and the chances but the Blue Tigers have been quite stiff in defense and did not let the Iranians have a proper go at goal.

India vs Iran Live Score & Updates: IND 0-0 IRN (45+4)

4 minutes have been added on for stoppages! Can either of the side get an all-important goal going into the break?

India vs Iran Live Score, CAFA Nations Cup 2025 Live: IND 0-0 IRN (40th Min)

We are coming towards the end of the first-half and we still haven't seen the opening goal of the game. Iran naturally had the better chances being the superior side but as of now it's goalless.

India vs Iran, CAFA Nations Cup Football Live: IND 0-0 IRN (36th Min)

A chance from Iran just outside the edge of the box, but Gurpreet got down at the right time to stop the grounded shot. Just a minute ago, India had a chance from Kuruniyan in the left flank, but he took more time to skip past the full-back and it eventually was covered by the Iranian centre-backs.

India vs Iran, CAFA Nations Cup 2025 Live Updates: IND 0-0 IRN (34th Min)

Iran as usual keep on dominating the game. India did have a chance now but the Iranian defense cut the threat out in the attacking third.

India vs Iran Live Updates: IND 0-0 IRN (29th Min)

We have had 30 minutes of the game and till now India have managed to penetrate the Iran half thrice. If India need to win, they need to show more of their attacking intent. The Tigers need to come out from their comfort zone and should try to hit Iran on the counter.

India vs Iran Live Updates, CAFA Nations Cup Score: IND 0-0 IRN (22nd Min)

India with a rare attack through Ashique Kuruniyan but it went out for a corner as his attempted shot was nicely blocked. Nothing really transpired in the corner before the Tigers won another corner and just like the first one, they failed capitalise on it.

India vs Iran Live Updates: IND 0-0 IRN (20th Min)

A chance from distance and it just swerves out wide! Gurpreet with a desperate dive to his right, but thankfully it was off target.

Iran are literally making lives of the Indians miserable with their constant counter-attacks. They are getting through the middle and are giving a tough time on the flanks. India's defensive approach have been solid so far. But no such attacking intent as of now.

India vs Iran Live Updates, Football: IND 0-0 IRN (9th Min)

Iran creating plethora of chances from corner-kicks, but the Indian back-four have it covered well. The Blue Tigers, playing in their orange kit today, need to now get more of the ball and try penetrating from the middle.

India vs Iran Live Updates: IND 0-0 IRN (6th Min)

Iran with their first attempt on goal! A long-range effort, which found the safe hands of Gurpreet Singh Sandhu.

India vs Iran, CAFA Nations Cup Live: IND 0-0 IRN (3rd Min)

Iran have more or less enjoyed more of the ball in the opening three minutes, taking their time out, not really pressing forward. They are happy passing it among them.

India vs Iran, CAFA Nations Cup 2025 Live: IND 0-0 IRN (1st Min)

We are underway in Tajikistan! India get the ball rolling! The Blue Tigers setting their intent clear, right away as the enjoy early possession.

India vs Iran Live Updates, CAFA Nations Cup: Iran Playing XI

Seyedpayam, Ramin, Naderi, Amin Hazbavi, Amirhossein, Zadegan, Cheshmi, Rahimabadi, Ahmadi, Aliyari, Nor Afkan.

India vs Iran Live Score, CAFA Nations Cup: Absentees...

Khalid Jamil have left out start forward Lallianzuala Chhangte and Jeakson Singh for this crucial clash.

India vs Iran Live Updates: India Playing XI

IND XI: Gurpreet, Rahul Bheke, Anwar, Sandesh, Nikhil Prabhu, Suresh, Vikram Partap, Irfan, Uvais, Farooq, Kuruniyan.

India vs Iran Live Updates, Football: Player Focus...

India will need to be wary of Sepahan forward Majid Aliyari, who made his Iran debut in the Asian giant's opening game against Afghanistan. The 29-year-old scored a brace and is presently the top scorer of the competition.

India vs Iran, CAFA Nations Cup 2025 Live: Indian side...

India did reasonably well with some of their key players out in the opening game. No Mohun Bagan Super Giant players are playing in the competition. So without the likes of Anirudh Thapa, Sahal Abdul Samad, Apuia Ralte and Manvir Singh, the Blue Tigers did well. Infact, it was their defenders- Sandesh Jhingan and Anwar Ali, who made their presence felt with the goals and not to forget Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's penalty save. Legendary forward, Sunil Chhetri is also not included in the squad and it is a huge chance for young forwards to step up in place of him.

India vs Iran, CAFA Nations Cup Football Updates: Iran Side...

This is more or less a second-string Iran side, with players from their top division. Mehdi Taremi, Iran's superstar striker was slated to participate in the tournament, but due to his transfer from Inter Milan to Olympiacos, he will be now missing the game.

India vs Iran Football Score: What To Expect?

Although Iran go into the contest as overwhelming favorites, football has never been short of surprises, and India will look to script one of their own. Their victory over Tajikistan has already given the squad a huge boost, but testing themselves against Iran will be the real measure of how far this team has come under new management. A competitive display, if not a win, would underline that the Blue Tigers are capable of challenging opponents ranked far above them.

When Khalid Jamil's men step out at the Hisor Central Stadium, supporters back home and in the stands will be eager to see whether India can rise to the occasion. Matching Asia's heavyweights will be a daunting ask, yet another resilient performance could set the stage for one of the tournament's biggest storylines.

India vs Iran, CAFA Nations Cup Score: IRN Preview

Iran come into the tournament with a glittering resume. The West Asian giants have lifted the AFC Asian Cup on three occasions and have made seven appearances at the FIFA World Cup, including successive qualifications in 2014, 2018, and 2022, while also booking their spot for the 2026 edition. Their rich history and consistency make them the strongest team in the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 and firm favorites to dominate the group stage.

On the other hand, India kicked off their campaign in style, overcoming Afghanistan 3-1 in their opening fixture, a result that provided them with early momentum and belief heading into tougher challenges.

India vs Iran, CAFA Nations Cup Updates: IND Preview

India head into the clash riding a wave of confidence after their impressive start to the campaign. In their opening fixture, the Blue Tigers stunned hosts Tajikistan with a 2-1 win, marking a perfect debut for new coach Khalid Jamil. Despite being only recently appointed, Jamil has already injected belief and fighting spirit into the squad, qualities that were evident in their spirited performance. The victory has raised optimism, though the upcoming challenge against Iran promises to be their toughest assignment yet.

History, however, is not on India's side. Out of six encounters between the two nations, Iran have prevailed on four occasions. India's two wins are distant memories, with their last success against the Iranians recorded way back in 1959. Over sixty years later, the Blue Tigers will step onto the pitch aiming to break that long drought and create fresh history against one of Asia's footballing powerhouses.

India vs Iran Live Score, Football: India Squad

Full Squad: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Amrinder Singh, Hrithik Tiwari, Rahul Bheke, Naorem Roshan Singh, Anwar Ali, Sandesh Jhingan, Chinglensana Singh, Hmingthanmawia Ralte, Muhammed Uvais, Nikhil Prabhu, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Danish Farooq Bhat, Jeakson Singh, Boris Singh, Ashique Kuruniyan, Udanta Singh, Naorem Mahesh Singh, Irfan Yadwad, Manvir Singh (Jr.), Jithin MS, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Vikram Partap Singh.

India vs Iran, CAFA Nations Cup Football: Hello & Welcome!

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the CAFA Nations Cup, Group B match between India and Iran!