The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has urgently requested Indian Super League (ISL) clubs to confirm their participation and proposed format for the delayed 2025-26 season by January 1, 2026. This is crucial for informing the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) about the number of matches, as clubs may not meet the mandatory 24-game requirement for AFC Champions League 2 eligibility. Clubs have requested a one-time relaxation from the AFC, a matter discussed in multiple meetings between AIFF and club representatives.