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India made history at the CAFA Nations Cup, securing a bronze medal in their debut appearance. They triumphed over Oman 3-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw, with Udanta Singh Kumam's late header canceling out Oman's opener. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's decisive save in the shootout sealed the victory, marking a remarkable achievement for the Blue Tigers.

India secured a CAFA Nations Cup third-place match berth due to their head-to-head record after a 2-2 draw between Tajikistan and Iran. India's earlier 2-1 victory over Tajikistan proved decisive, despite a goalless draw against Afghanistan. They will now compete for third place on September 8, marking an improvement after a previous loss to Afghanistan.

India triumphed over Tajikistan 2-1 in the CAFA Nations Cup opener, marking a successful debut for coach Khalid Jamil. Anwar Ali and Sandesh Jhingan scored early, while goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's stellar performance, including a penalty save, secured the win. Despite a strong defensive stance, Jhingan emphasized the need for improvement before facing Iran.