Blue Tigers Roar Against Singapore: AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier Live Streaming Guide

India vs Singapore AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier: Match Details and Viewing Guide
The Indian men's football team is set to play a pivotal AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier against Singapore in their final group fixture on Thursday, October 9, 2025. The match takes place at the National Stadium in Kallang, Singapore, and kicks off at 5 PM Indian Standard Time.

This fixture is decisive for India’s chances to qualify directly for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027, as only group winners advance. India currently sits at the bottom of Group C with a single point, while Singapore leads with four points after two games.

Veteran striker Sunil Chhetri returns to bolster India’s attack after being rested in recent months, providing experience and leadership for the Blue Tigers. The team will be aiming to overturn their recent sluggish form and gain momentum before the home leg scheduled on October 14 in Goa.

Important points and key highlights:
Venue and Timing: Singapore National Stadium, Kallang; October 9, kickoff at 5 PM IST

Live Streaming: Available exclusively on the FanCode app and website; no TV telecast in India for this away match

Return Fixture: Scheduled for October 14, 7:30 PM IST at Fatorda Stadium, Goa, with live telecast on Star Sports Network and streaming on JioHotstar

Group Scenario: India needs a win to stay in contention; Singapore holds the group lead

Head-to-Head: India leads narrowly with 12 wins; Singapore has 11 wins and 4 draws in 27 meetings

Team Composition: India’s squad includes key players Amrinder Singh, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Brandon Fernandes, Sahal Abdul Samad, and star forward Sunil Chhetri

Coach: Khalid Jamil faces a do-or-die challenge to steer India to a third consecutive continental qualification

Major takeaways:
The fixture is a crucial turning point for India to revive hopes of AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualification

Singapore, though ranked lower in FIFA rankings, has a strong home advantage and leads the group

India must balance defense and attack, leveraging experience of veterans and energy of young talents

Scheduled back-to-back matches provide India a final chance to secure the group’s top spot

Fans and football enthusiasts are urged to tune into the FanCode platform for live action and follow India’s tense battle against Singapore that could define their continental football fortunes.

Sources: NDTV Sports, India Today, Olympics.com, Business Standard, Sports NDTV.