India Faces FIFA Ban Risk After AIFF Misses Constitution Deadline

India faces a looming FIFA ban after its governing body missed a constitution deadline, a move that violates FIFA’s governance rules and threatens the country’s participation in international football events.

AIFF failed to submit its constitution update by the deadline set by FIFA, breaching the federation’s obligation to maintain current governance documents and risking sanctions that could halt national team fixtures and club competitions.

FIFA could impose a suspension that would bar India from World Cup qualifiers, continental tournaments, and international friendlies, while also jeopardizing funding and development programs tied to global football governance.

EasternEye reports that the federation’s oversight may trigger sanctions, urging AIFF officials to expedite compliance, secure a revised constitution, and engage with FIFA to avoid isolation from the global football community.