India beat Hong Kong 2-1 in Kochi in final AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier
India beat Hong Kong 2-1 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi, on 31 March 2026 in their last AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier; Singapore topped Group C and qualified.
Summary
India defeated Hong Kong 2-1 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi, on 31 March 2026 in their final match of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round, Group C. Debutant Ryan Williams (4th minute) and Akash Mishra (50th minute) scored. It was India's first win of the campaign and the first under head coach Khalid Jamil; India finished with five points, while Singapore topped the group with 14 points to qualify for the Asian Cup.
Key facts
- Result
- India 2–1 Hong Kong
- Venue / date
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi – 31 March 2026
- Competition
- AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers, Final Round Group C
- India's scorers
- Ryan Williams (4', debut), Akash Mishra (50')
- Head coach
- Khalid Jamil
- Group winner
- Singapore (14 points) – qualified
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Which country topped India's group (Group C) in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers final round and qualified for the Asian Cup?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Singapore
Singapore topped Group C with 14 points to seal qualification; India beat Hong Kong 2-1 in Kochi on 31 March 2026 to finish on five points.