AFC Asian Cup 2026: Updated points table after India vs Hong Kong

India defeated Hong Kong by a 2-1 scoreline at Kochi.

The India’s senior national football team  campaign in the  AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers came to an end on a positive note as they secured a 2–1 victory over Hong Kong in their final group stage match in Kochi.

Goals from Ryan Williams and Akash Mishra gave India control of the contest, with both players scoring their first international goals and providing a glimpse of a new attacking core. The early goal lifted the tempo, with India dominating possession and creating chances, particularly through Lallianzuala Chhangte, who constantly stretched the Hong Kong defence. At the break, India held a deserved advantage, combining control with attacking intent.

There goes the final whistleeeeee, and India have claimed their first and only win in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers !!! 🇮🇳🇮🇳🐯Ryan Williams and Akash Mishra score for the Blue Tigers as they end their campaign on a high! 🐯🐯🔥🔥IND 2-1 HKG#IndianFootball… pic.twitter.com/B8byIi1TsA

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However, Hong Kong remained in the contest, with Everton Camargo pulling one back to ensure a nervy finish for the hosts.The final stages saw India tested, but Gurpreet Singh Sandhu remained composed in goal, ensuring the hosts held on for the win.

Despite the win, the side led by Khalid Jamil finished the campaign at the bottom of Group C, bringing a mixed and ultimately disappointing qualification run to a close.

With the result, the other teams in the group progressed further, while India’s journey in the qualifiers comes to an end.

Here is a detailed report of the updated points table following India vs Hong Kong.

Updated points table after India vs Hong Kong AFC Qualifiers Clash

Following the conclusion of the qualifiers, India finished their AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifying campaign with 2 points from six matches, ending at the bottom of Group C despite their win over Hong Kong in the final game.

From the group, Singapore secured the top spot with 11 points, while Hong Kong finished second with 8 points. Bangladesh placed third with 5 points, leaving India in fourth position.

As per the qualification format, only the group winners advance, meaning Singapore progressed further, while Hong Kong, Bangladesh, and India were all eliminated from the competition.

Group A

	Matches played	Wins	draws	Loses	Goal Difference	Points
Tajikistan	6	4	2	0	11	14
Philippines	6	4	2	0	10	14
Maldives	6	1	0	5	-10	3
Timor Leste	6	1	0	5	-11	3

Group B

	Matches played	Wins	Draws	Loses	Goal Difference	Points
Lebanon	5	4	1	0	14	13
Yemen	5	3	2	0	17	11
Bhutan	6	1	1	4	-12	4
Brunei Darussalam	6	1	0	5	-19	3

Group C

	Matches played	Wins	Draws	Loses	Goal Difference	Points
Singapore	6	4	2	0	4	14
Hong Kong, China	6	2	2	2	0	8
Bangladesh	6	1	2	3	-2	5
India	6	1	2	3	-2	5

Group D

	Matches played	Wins	Draws	Loses	Goal Difference	Points
Thailand	6	5	0	1	11	15
Turkmenistan	6	4	0	2	4	12
Sri Lanka	6	3	0	3	-1	9
Chinese Taipei	6	0	0	6	-14	0

Group E

	Matches played	Wins	Draws	Loses	Goal Difference	Points
Syria	6	5	1	0	15	16
Myanmar	6	4	0	2	-3	12
Afghanistan	6	0	3	3	-3	3
Pakistan	6	0	2	4	-9	2

Group F

	Matches played	Wins	Draws	Loses	Goal Difference	Points
Vietnam	6	6	0	0	15	18
Malaysia	6	3	0	3	0	9
Laos	6	2	0	4	-12	6
Nepal	6	1	0	5	-3	3

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