India’s spirited resistance eventually gave way to Brazil’s attacking quality as the Blue Tigers suffered a 4-0 defeat to the five-time FIFA World Cup champions in the international friendly at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata. Khalid Jamil’s men made a disciplined start, frustrating Brazil with a compact defensive shape...
Khalid Jamil names 26-player squad for Panama, Brazil, Uruguay friendlies
India head coach Khalid Jamil has announced a 26-member squad for three challenging international friendlies during the September-October FIFA International Match Window. The Blue Tigers will face Panama on September 26 in Bengaluru, followed by two high-profile matches in Kolkata against Brazil on October 3 and Uruguay on October 6....
India to Host Panama in September International Friendly
India’s senior men’s football team will take on Panama in an international friendly on September 26, 2026, as part of the FIFA Men’s International Match Window. The venue for the highly anticipated encounter will be announced at a later date. The fixture will mark the first meeting between India and...
India Opted Out of ASEAN Cup, Set Sights on Historic Brazil Friendly
The Indian national football team will not participate in the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup, with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) opting to prioritise its highly anticipated international friendly against five-time FIFA World Cup champions Brazil on October 3 in Kolkata. AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey confirmed the decision, pointing to...