The India U17 women’s team were held to a 0-0 draw by Uzbekistan in the first of two closed-door friendly matches at the UFA National Football Centre in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Thursday, August 27, 2026. India will meet Uzbekistan again on Sunday, August 30, at 19:30 IST. The Young Tigresses …
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The meeting took place in Monaco on the occasion of the 2026/27 UEFA club competition draws. Meeting in Monaco on the occasion of the 2026/27 UEFA club competition draws, National Association representatives serving on the UEFA Executive Committee and European FIFA Council members were joined by the Presidents of European …
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The Indian men’s national team will welcome another heavyweight of world football to Kolkata, with two-time FIFA World Cup champions Uruguay set to face India in an international friendly match at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on October 6, 2026. The fixture will be India’s third high-profile international friendly of …
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The Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru has been confirmed as the venue for the Indian senior men’s national team’s international friendly against Panama on September 26, 2026, during the FIFA Men’s International Match Window. The fixture will mark the Blue Tigers’ first appearance in Bengaluru since their memorable SAFF Championship …
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The India U17 men’s team have been drawn with Malaysia, Palestine, Singapore, and Guam in Group E of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 Qualifiers, following the official draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The Blue Colts will travel to Malaysia, …
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India U20 men’s team head coach Mahesh Gawali has named his 23-player squad for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, which will be played in Tashkent from August 31 to September 6. From the previously announced 30-player squad ahead of the Singapore friendlies, eight players were released for …
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has appointed Anthony Andrews as the assistant coach of the India U17 women’s national team, with Joakim Alexandersson continuing as the head coach. Andrews, who also serves as head coach of East Bengal FC, will take up the role on a dual basis with …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the AIFF confirming that India would take on Panama on September 26, while Bangladesh are trying to play Brazil on October 6 in Dhaka after the match in Kolkata against India on October 3.
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The Indian senior men’s national team will host Panama in an international friendly match on Saturday, September 26, 2026, during the FIFA Men’s International Match Window. The venue for the fixture will be confirmed at a later date. It will be the first-ever meeting between the two nations, and only …
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With four unbeaten friendly matches under their belt and no goals conceded, the India U20 men’s team are heading into the final stretch of their preparations for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers. The Blue Colts will depart for Tashkent on Wednesday, August 26. India recorded three wins …
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