# India’s ASEAN Cup pullout could cost AIFF Rs 23.52 lakh fine

2026-08-12T18:55:53+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets (3 source reports)

India have withdrawn from the FIFA ASEAN Cup, scheduled from September 24 to October 3, to play a friendly against Brazil on October 3. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) initially planned to send a second-string squad but FIFA insisted on the main team. FIFA rules allow only four matches in the September-October window; India would exceed that limit by playing both events. Times Now reports the withdrawal could cost the AIFF a fine of Rs 17.64-23.52 lakh from FIFA's Disciplinary Committee. An AIFF insider told the outlet the advance payment for the Brazil friendly is over Rs 10 crore, possibly Rs 30-40 crore. AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey said Brazil is a rare opportunity that can promote the sport across India.

## Coverage

- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/football/indias-fifa-asean-cup-withdrawal-could-cost-aiff-17-64-23-52-lakh-exclusive-article-155601372>
- timesnownews.com (2) <https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/football/india-set-to-pull-out-of-asean-cup-as-aiff-prioritises-brazil-friendly-exclusive-article-155597741>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/football/india-pull-out-of-fifa-asean-cup-101786557034840.html>

This story was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources. Last updated 2026-09-27T06:11:11+00:00.

Tags: AIFF, Brazil friendly, FIFA ASEAN Cup, fine, Indian football, Kalyan Chaubey
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