The 14th edition of the Nehru Cup International Football Tournament was played in the round-robin league format and the final was held on 31 August.

Along with the host nation India, Sri Lanka, Lebanon, Syria and Kyrgyzstan competed in the 15-day tournament at the Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi .

India (Hosts and holders) Lebanon Syria (Runners-up last Tournament) Kyrgyzstan Sri Lanka Due to only 5 teams entering, only one group was needed, where each team would play in a round robin group phase.

India (Hosts and holders) Lebanon Syria (Runners-up last Tournament) Kyrgyzstan Sri Lanka Teams in green field progress to the Final.

The game between Sri Lanka and Lebanon was called off due to heavy rain.