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Indian national football international friendly schedule

Overview

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has organized a series of international friendly matches for various Indian national football teams throughout late 2026.

In September, the men’s senior national team, the Blue Tigers, is scheduled to face Panama in Bengaluru on September 25. This is followed by high-profile matches against Brazil on October 3 and Uruguay on October 6 in Kolkata. Head coach Khalid Jamil noted these fixtures are vital for testing a “team for the future.”

In October, the schedule expands to include youth and women’s squads. The India U17 men’s team, the Blue Colts, will play two matches against Myanmar in Thanlyin on October 4 and 7 to prepare for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers. Additionally, the Indian women’s national team is set to play two friendly matches against Russia in Kolkata on October 8 and 11.

Entities

All India Football Federation · Brazil national football team · India national football team · Mehrajuddin Wadoo · Myanmar national football team

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Indian national football teams scheduled for October international friendlies

    India's national football teams will play international friendlies in October 2026: the U17 men against Myanmar in Thanlyin and the women's team against Russia in Kolkata.

  2. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    India football schedule includes Panama, Brazil, and Uruguay friendlies

    India's national football team will face Panama on September 25 in Bengaluru, followed by matches against Brazil and Uruguay in October as part of a high-profile developmental series.

Sources

khelnow.com · munsifdaily.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · revsportz.in · socialnews.xyz · sportslightmedia.com · yespunjab.com