It was earlier announced that the Roadmap for Indian Football, as approved by the Asian Football Confederation in October 2019, after consultations with the ISL and I-League clubs, the AIFF and its marketing partners, will be followed.
Following the successful use of VAR technology at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, FIFA President Gianni Infantino declared in The Vision 2020-23 that FIFA would strive to harness the full potential of technology
Joel Campbell's third minute goal proved the difference in a game New Zealand dominated for large periods despite having Kosta Barbarouses sent off mid-way through the second half.