India to Host Final AFC Asian Cup Qualifier Against Hong Kong in Kochi

India's men's football team will play their final AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers match against Hong Kong on March 31 at Kochi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, marking their first game in Kerala in 10 years. Both teams are already eliminated, making the match a dead rubber, but FIFA ranking points are at stake. This will be India's third home venue in the qualifiers, following matches in Shillong and Margao. Meanwhile, the Indian women's team recently qualified for the AFC Women's Asian Cup after a strong qualifying campaign.