India to Face Panama in FIFA Men's International Friendly on September 26
The friendly gives India a World No. 44 opponent and a first meeting with Panama before its match against Brazil.
- On Tuesday, the All India Football Federation announced that India will host Panama in an international friendly match on September 26, marking the first-ever meeting between the two nations.
- The AIFF scheduled this fixture after withdrawing from the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup to avoid scheduling conflicts with the highly anticipated match against Brazil on October 3 at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium.
- AIFF Deputy Secretary General M Satyanarayan said, "Playing against Panama will be a tough battle ahead of the Brazil game," emphasizing the need for exposure against top-50 teams.
- Panama, ranked 44th, will use this match to prepare for the Kirin Cup; under head coach Thomas Christiansen, the squad recently competed in the 2026 tournament across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- This match initiates India's schedule to play four 2026 World Cup participants, with the Blue Tigers set to face Brazil on October 3, followed by away matches against New Zealand on November 12 and 15.
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India to face Panama in FIFA Men's international friendly on September 26 ahead of Brazil clash
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India Set For Tough Test Against Panama In FIFA Friendly
India's national football team will host Panama in an international friendly on September 26, marking their first encounter. This match is part of a series of fixtures against 2026 World Cup participants, including Brazil and New Zealand, aimed at providing valuable exposure for the Blue Tigers.
Before Brazil clash, India to play Panama in a friendly on September 26
India will play Panama on September 26 as part of its build-up to the Brazil friendly. The game offers Khalid Jamil's side rare exposure against a top-ranked side as AIFF continues their trend of bringing in big matches.
India to face Panama in FIFA Mens international friendly on September 26 - The Tribune
The Indian senior men's national football team will host Panama in an international friendly on September 26 during the FIFA Men's International Match Window, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced on Tuesday.
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