Overview
- The All India Football Federation resolved at a Special General Body Meeting in Kolkata on Sunday, October 4, to hold its general elections on December 20, 2026.
- Former Haryana State Election Commissioner Rajeev Sharma was appointed Electoral Officer to oversee the voting process and manage election procedures.
- The current AIFF Executive Committee had its tenure extended until December 30, 2026 or until the newly elected committee assumes office to ensure an administrative transition.
- Officials from FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation attended the meeting, signalling active international oversight of AIFF’s effort to align governance with continental and global standards.
- These will be the federation’s first elections since September 2022 and the outcome will shape leadership of national teams, domestic competitions and development programmes during a period of elevated international fixtures.