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Time of India
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Indian men's football team to face better-ranked Thailand ahead of AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers
Team India (@IndianFootball on X) NEW DELHI: The Indian national men's football team is set to play a friendly match against Thailand, a team ranked higher in FIFA standings, at Thammasat Stadium on June 4, as confirmed by the AIFF on Wednesday. This match forms part of India's preparation for their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round fixture against Hong Kong-China on June 10. The FIFA Rankings place India at 127th position, whilst Thailand hold the 99th spot. In their previous 26 encounters, Thailand's Changsuek have secured 12 victories compared to India's seven wins, with seven matches ending in draws. The Indian squad will commence their preparation with a training camp in Kolkata from May 18, before travelling to Thailand by May 29. Following the friendly match, the team will proceed to Hong Kong for acclimatisation and training ahead of their Asian Cup qualification match. The other teams in Group C comprise Bangladesh and Singapore. Currently, all teams in the group have accumulated one point each, following India's scoreless draw with Bangladesh in Shillong and a similar result between Singapore and Hong Kong in Singapore on March 25.
The Hindu
30-04-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
India to face Thailand in international friendly in June ahead of AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers
Indian men's football team will take on Thailand in an international friendly on June 4 at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani, Thailand. The friendly against Thailand will be a part of Manolo Marquez' team's preparation for its AFC Asian Cup 2027 Group C qualification match against Hong Kong, China, on June 10. India is ranked 127th in the FIFA Rankings, while Thailand is 99th. India will begin its preparatory camp for the FIFA International Window in Kolkata on May 18 and leave for Thailand by May 29. The Blue Tigers will subsequently depart for Hong Kong after the friendly against Thailand to acclimatise and train for their Asian Cup qualifier. READ | India held by Bangladesh to goalless draw in AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers Bangladesh and Singapore are the other two teams in Group C. All four sides are currently locked on one point apiece after goalless drawsbetween India and Bangladesh in Shillong, and Singapore and Hong Kong, in Singapore, on March 25. India and Thailand have faced each other 26 times. While the Blue Tigers have won seven of these matches, Thailand has tasted victory on 12 occasions. The remaining seven matches have ended in draws. India won the last two meetings (both in 2019) — a 4-1 rout at the AFC Asian Cup in Abu Dhabi before a 1-0 victory in Buriram handed them the bronze medal at the King's Cup.
NDTV
30-04-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
India To Play Thailand In FIFA International Friendly On June 4
Indian men's football team will play an international friendly against higher-ranked Thailand away from home on June 4, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced on Wednesday. The 'Blue Tigers' are currently competing in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round. The international friendly, to be held at Thammasat Stadium, will be a part of the team's preparation for its qualification match against Hong Kong-China on June 10. India are ranked 127th in the FIFA Rankings, while Thailand are 99th. India and Thailand have faced each other 26 times. While the Blue Tigers have won seven matches, the Changsuek have tasted victory on 12 occasions. The remaining seven matches ended in draws. India's preparatory camp will begin in Kolkata on May 18 and the team will leave for Thailand by May 29. The Blue Tigers will subsequently depart for Hong Kong after the friendly against Thailand to acclimatise and train for their Asian Cup qualifier. Bangladesh and Singapore are the other two teams in Group C. All four sides are currently locked on one point apiece. India and Bangladesh had played a goalless draw in Shillong while Singapore and Hong Kong also drew their game in Singapore on March 25.
