2025 IBSA Men’s Blind Football Nations Cup

🏆 About the Tournament

The IBSA Men’s Blind Football Nations Cup is a prestigious global competition under the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA). Featuring the world’s top-ranked teams between 9th and 16th, the Nations Cup showcases the intensity, skill, and passion of blind football on the international stage.

For the first time in history, India will host this flagship men’s event — a landmark opportunity to promote inclusion, accessibility, and sporting excellence.

Why India?

India has quickly become a hub for blind football in Asia, with an impressive track record of hosting world-class events:

• 2022 IBSA Asia-Oceania Blind Football Championship
• 2023 IBSA Intercontinental Cup

With top-class facilities, dedicated volunteers, and a passionate blind football community, India is ready once again to welcome the world and set the stage for unforgettable sporting action.

📺 Media & Live Broadcast

Fans around the globe won’t miss a moment!

• Live streaming through official partners
• Daily highlights and exclusive interviews
• Behind-the-scenes coverage on IBFF’s social media channels

🥅 Nations Cup – Match Schedule

Day	Date	Fixture	Time	Live
Day 1	25th Sept	England vs Korea	9:00 am	▶️ Watch Live
		Poland vs Iran	3:00 pm	▶️ Watch Live
		India vs Italy	7:00 pm	▶️ Watch Live
Day 2	26th Sept	Iran vs England	9:00 am	▶️ Watch Live
		Italy vs Korea	4:30 pm	▶️ Watch Live
		India vs Poland	7:00 pm	▶️ Watch Live
Day 3	27th Sept	England vs Italy	9:00 am	▶️ Watch Live
		Korea vs Poland	4:30 pm	▶️ Watch Live
		Iran vs India	7:00 pm	▶️ Watch Live
Day 4	28th Sept	Poland vs Italy	9:00 am	▶️ Watch Live
		Korea vs Iran	4:30 pm	▶️ Watch Live
		India vs England	7:00 pm	▶️ Watch Live
Day 5	29th Sept	Italy vs Iran	9:00 am	▶️ Watch Live
		England vs Poland	4:30 pm	▶️ Watch Live
		India vs Korea	7:00 pm	▶️ Watch Live

🏆 Finals & placement matches on 1st October (to be confirmed).

📊 Match Scores

Date	Match	Score
25 Sep 2025	England 🏆 vs Korea	6 – 0
	Poland vs Iran 🏆	0 – 4
	India vs Italy 🏆	2 – 4
26 Sep 2025	Iran vs England	0 – 0 🤝
	Italy 🏆 vs Korea	3 – 0
	India 🏆 vs Poland	2 – 0
27 Sep 2025	England 🏆 vs Italy	1 – 0
	Korea 🏆 vs Poland	2 – 0
	Iran 🏆 vs India	3 – 0
28 Sep 2025	Poland vs Italy 🏆	0 – 1
	Iran 🏆 vs Korea	3 – 0
	India vs England 🏆	1 – 3
29 Sep 2025	Italy vs Iran 🏆	0 – 1
	England 🏆 vs Poland	2 – 0
	India 🏆 vs Korea	2 – 0

📊 Tournament Standings

#	Team	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	England	5	4	1	0	12	1	+11	13
2	Iran	5	4	1	0	11	0	+11	13
3	Italy	5	3	0	2	8	4	+4	9
4	India	5	2	0	3	7	10	-3	6
5	Korea	5	1	0	4	2	14	-12	3
6	Poland	5	0	0	5	0	11	-11	0

🙌 Be Part of the Event

This is more than just a tournament — it’s a celebration of inclusion and empowerment.

• Join as a volunteer
• Partner as a sponsor
• Support as a community ambassador

🎟️ Ticketing & Entry

• Free entry to all matches
• Special seating for schools, NGOs, and persons with disabilities
• Group booking registrations available in advance

📍 Venue

United Sports Centre, Kakkanad, Kochi

This venue has also hosted:

• IBSA Asia-Oceania Blind Football Championship 2022
• IBSA Intercontinental Cup 2023

🏨 Accommodation

Players, referees, officials, and classifiers will be hosted at:

Four Points by Sheraton, Kochi Infopark
Phase 1 Campus, Infopark P.O, Kakkanad, Kochi, Kerala

🌏 Explore Kochi & Kerala

Your trip isn’t just about football — it’s about discovering one of India’s most beautiful destinations.

✨ Kochi – Queen of the Arabian Sea

• Iconic Chinese fishing nets
• Historic Fort Kochi & St. Francis Church
• The vibrant Jewish Synagogue
• Bustling Marine Drive and Mattancherry’s art streets

🌴 Kerala – God’s Own Country

• Backwaters of Alleppey
• Tea gardens of Munnar
• Wildlife safaris in Thekkady
• Spiritual escapes in Varkala
• Rich traditions: Kathakali dance, local cuisine & colorful festivals

📞 Enquiries

More details: Official Event Page

Email: office@blindfootball.in

Phone: +91 96334 00375 | +91 87300 29961