AIFF to Organize ISL 2026; Schedule Next Week After FSDL Withdrawal

• AIFF announced it will organize the ISL 2026, resolving uncertainty after FSDL's withdrawal.
• The decision was made by AIFF's emergency committee after reviewing the AIFF-ISL Coordination Committee report.
• The official schedule and start date for the 2026 ISL will be announced next week.
• Uncertainty arose when FSDL withdrew due to contractual issues and no new commercial entity showed interest.
• Star footballers like Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and Sunil Chhetri had appealed for ISL's organization, drawing FIFA's attention.

Why It Matters: AIFF steps in to organize ISL 2026, bringing relief to players and fans; schedule due next week.