India Defeats Japan 4-1 to Retain Asian Champions Trophy Title
India overcame an early deficit to win 4-1 against Japan, securing their sixth Asian Champions Trophy title.
MOHALI, Nov 6: India clinched the Asian Champions Trophy title by defeating Japan 4-1 in the final held in Mohali on November 5, 2026. This victory marks India’s sixth title in the tournament’s history, having also won in 2011, 2016, 2018, 2023, and 2024.
Japan took an unexpected lead early in the match with Kazumasa Matsumoto scoring in the third minute. India responded strongly, tying the game with Shilanand Lakra scoring from a penalty corner in the 42nd minute. Dilpreet Singh then put India ahead in the 48th minute with a reverse shot after a setup by Hardik Singh.
Jugraj Singh extended the lead in the 53rd minute, converting another penalty corner. Vivek Sagar Prasad sealed the game with a fourth goal just a minute later. Coach Craig Fulton’s team remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, demonstrating resilience and skill.
Harmanpreet Singh, who won the Top Scorer award with ten goals, praised his team for their performance. “We fought till the end. We knew we would score,” he stated after the match. The win was celebrated by fans, with many children in the audience visibly emotional during the match.
Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh received the Hero of the Tournament award, and Krishan Pathak was recognized as the Rising Goalkeeper.
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