India vs Iran CAFA Nations Cup 2025: Live Stream and TV Channel Details

India faces a tough challenge against Iran in the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 on Monday, September 1, at the Central Stadium in Hisor, Tajikistan. Khalid Jamil’s men started the tournament with a historic 2-1 victory over Tajikistan, India’s first win over them in 17 years. However, Iran, ranked 20th in the FIFA standings, presents a far stronger test. India, currently ranked 133, will enter as underdogs, but with momentum on their side, Jamil’s squad will aim to upset the odds once again.

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For India, the focus will be on the defensive pairing of Anwar Ali and Sandesh Jhingan, who scored the opening two goals against Tajikistan. Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, who saved a crucial penalty in the opener, will once again be a key figure. The midfield will look towards Jeakson Singh and Suresh Singh Wangjam to provide stability, while right winger Lallianzuala Chhangte and Manvir Singh Jr could be crucial in attack.
Iran, meanwhile, started their campaign with a comfortable 3-1 win over Afghanistan. With a mix of experienced internationals and rising stars, Iran’s depth and quality in attack remain its biggest strength. Historically, Iran has dominated this fixture, including a 4-0 win over India during the 2018 World Cup qualifiers.

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India comes into this clash on the back of a mixed run, winning two of their last five games. They stunned Tajikistan 2-1 in their opener and also defeated Maldives 3-0, but were held to goalless draws against Hong Kong and Bangladesh while losing 2-0 to Thailand. Iran, on the other hand, boasts a stronger record with three wins in their last five outings. They beat Afghanistan 3-1, North Korea 3-0, and the UAE 2-0, while drawing 2-2 with Uzbekistan and suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat against Qatar.

Match Preview

India will need to rely on defensive resilience and counter-attacking opportunities in India vs Iran CAFA Nations Cup fixture if they are to stand a chance. Khalid Jamil’s men showed grit and determination in their opener, but Iran’s attacking firepower will test them throughout. Ranked more than 100 places above India, Iran enters as the overwhelming favorite.
India’s best hope lies in a strong start similar to the Tajikistan game, where they struck twice within the first 13 minutes. Iran, however, will look to dominate possession and test India’s backline. A victory here could significantly boost India’s qualification hopes, while Iran will aim to extend their unbeaten start and cement their spot as tournament favorites.

How to Watch India vs Iran Live Streams & TV Channels

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India vs Iran Predicted Lineups

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India Predicted Lineup

Gurpreet, Bheke, Anwar Ali, Sandesh, Uvais, Chhangte, Suresh Singh, Jeakson Singh, Vikram Pratap, Yadwad, Mahesh Singh

Iran Predicted Lineup

Niazmand, Yousefi, Aghasi, Nemati, Noorafkan, Cheshmi, Ahmadi, Jahanbakhsh, Hosseinzadeh, Alipour, Moghanlou

India vs Iran Kick-Off Time

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