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India conceded 11 goals across three September-October friendlies, with heavy losses to Brazil and Uruguay prompting coach Khalid Jamil to admit tactical shortcomings and concentration lapses ahead of a historic New Zealand tour.
Comoros and Senegal meet for the first time ever in a 2026 international friendly at Marseille's Stade Velodrome.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has studied India's recent draw with Panama, singling out Ryan Williams as a threat.
A quartet of Uzbek officials with FIFA World Cup 2026 experience will oversee India's high-profile friendlies against Brazil and Uruguay in Kolkata.
India has selected a 26-man squad for September friendlies against Panama, Brazil, and Uruguay.
Panama, ranked 44th, will face 138th-ranked India in a September 2026 friendly, with coach Thomas Christiansen naming a squad featuring six debutants.
Monaco defender Vanderson is reportedly in line for a Brazil call-up as Carlo Ancelotti's side prepares for friendlies against Australia and India.
Khalid Jamil's 26-man squad for friendlies against Brazil, Uruguay, and Panama has omitted several senior players.
Nicholas Mickelson made his Bundesliga debut for SV Elversberg on September 5, 2026, becoming the first Thai player to appear in Germany's top flight.
NorthEast United FC unveiled their 2026-27 season home and away jerseys at a Mumbai event. The club's new kits are produced by global partner Reebok ahead of the ISL season starting October 10th.
Brazil will conclude its 2026 schedule in Asia, facing Japan and Singapore in the new Kallang Football Series in November.
India coach Khalid Jamil says recalling retired legend Sunil Chhetri for friendlies is not the right move, urging fans to respect the striker's decision.
Thailand's men's team sprint won gold at the Track Asia Cup 2026 after rain forced the cancellation of the final.
Uefa has suspended its threat to boycott Fifa tournaments but is considering legal action against president Gianni Infantino for criminal mismanagement.