Asian Champions Trophy 2026: India beats Japan 4-1 to win record sixth title, completes unbeaten campaign

India came from behind to defeat Japan 4-1 in the final in Mohali, with Shilanand Lakra, Dilpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh and Sukhjeet Singh scoring to help the host retain its title.

Updated : Nov 05, 2026 21:20 IST , CHENNAI - 1 MIN READ

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Jugraj Singh celebrates after scoring the third goal for India in the final. | Photo Credit: MOORTHY RV

India came from behind to defeat Japan 4-1 in the Men’s Asian Champions Trophy final on Thursday, securing a record-extending sixth title and completing an unbeaten campaign.

Kazumasa Matsumoto gave Japan a third-minute lead, which lasted until Shilanand Lakra equalised from a penalty corner in the 42nd minute.

Dilpreet Singh put India ahead in the 48th minute before Jugraj Singh (53rd) and Sukhjeet Singh (54th) struck to complete the comeback in front of a packed crowd at the Mohali stadium.

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Published on Nov 05, 2026

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