History of indian football team. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) was formed in 1937, and India played its first official international match in 1948, competing in the 1948 London Olympics. Although they didn't win, the team showed promise with a 2-1 loss to France. http://spyrozfckottayam.kesug.com/2025/01/23/history-of-indian-football-team/