The IFT played its first international match against Burma (now Myanmar) in 1938.

Gostha Pal scored the first goal for India in an international match against Burma in 1938.

Sunil Chhetri has made the most appearances for the IFT, surpassing Bhaichung Bhutia's record.

Sunil Chhetri is the current captain of the Indian Football Team.

Sunil Chhetri is the all-time leading goalscorer for the Indian Football Team.

The IFT won its first international trophy, the Colombo Cup, in 1951.

The IFT has won the SAFF Championship a record eight times.

Bhaichung Bhutia was named the Asian Footballer of the Year in 1999.

Sunil Chhetri has won the Arjuna Award four times, the most by any Indian footballer.

Bhaichung Bhutia was awarded the Padma Shri in 2008, becoming the first Indian footballer to receive this honor.

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu became the first Indian player to play in the English Premier League when he joined Leicester City in 2017.

Sunil Chhetri played for Sporting Kansas City in the MLS in 2013.

Sunil Chhetri played for Bengaluru FC in the CSL in 2017.

Sandesh Jhingan played for Melbourne City FC in the A-League in 2020.

All of the mentioned players have played in the I-League, India's top football league.