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India to play in the women’s FIFA Series 2026 in Kenya

India, ranked 67th by FIFA, will face host Kenya in the semifinal of a friendly tournament promoting global football development across six continents.

  • The Indian women's football team will compete in the FIFA Series 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, during the April FIFA International Women's Match Window, marking the second edition of the international friendly initiative.
  • Participating Member Associations agreed on a semifinal and final format featuring India, hosts Kenya, Australia, and Malawi, with matches for the four teams scheduled for April 11.
  • Australia enters as the highest-ranked side at 15th in FIFA rankings, while India holds 67th position; Kenya and Malawi are ranked 133rd and 153rd, respectively.
  • The All India Football Federation announced that semifinal winners will clash in the final on April 15; draws proceed directly to penalty shootouts with no extra time.
  • Following a group stage exit at the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026, India aims to use this series for international development and competitive experience against higher-ranked opponents.
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Arunava about Football broke the news in on Monday, March 23, 2026.
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