India’s AFC Asian Cup qualification hopes were dashed after a 1-2 loss to Singapore in Goa. Despite an early lead, goals from Song Uiyoung either side of halftime sealed India’s fate, leaving them with no path to qualification

Hyderabad: India’s hopes of qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 were extinguished on October 14, 2025, after a heartbreaking 1-2 loss to Singapore at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa.

The match started promisingly for India as Lallianzuala Chhangte gave them the lead in the 14th minute. However, Singapore’s Song Uiyoung scored either side of halftime, turning the match on its head and leaving India’s qualification hopes in tatters.

India, with two points from four matches, now faces an uphill battle. Even if they win their remaining fixtu

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