AIFF considers withdrawing from FIFA ASEAN Cup in favour of India vs Brazil game
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How it spread - 5 original reports
Thu, 6 August 2026
1 report- Times of India12:38first to report
AIFF is weighing the option of withdrawing from the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup or fielding a second-string side to prioritise the October 3 friendly against Brazil. While most Executive Committee members favour the marquee clash, former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia has urged the federation to back the tournament for its sporting and financial benefits.
Fri, 7 August 2026
1 report- en.tempo.co13:36
The Indonesian national team could lose one of its competitors in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026. India is considering skipping the competition.
Thu, 13 August 2026
1 report- Times of India12:21
"We have pulled out of the FIFA ASEAN Cup since we can't play both Brazil and FIFA ASEAN Cup," Satyanarayanan was quoted as saying by PTI.
Fri, 14 August 2026
2 reports- theshillongtimes.com03:24
New Delhi, Aug 13: India have withdrawn from the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup, opting to prioritise their high-profile international friendly against five-time world champions Brazil in October, All India Football Federation (AIFF) deputy secretary general M Satyanarayanan said on Thursday. India’s withdrawal from the upcoming tournament also means they will miss the opportunity to face…
- Times of India11:57
India are scheduled to play five-time world champions Brazil in Kolkata on October 3. The AIFF chose the friendly over the FIFA ASEAN Cup after the two commitments created a scheduling clash.