India begin their high-profile international friendly campaign against FIFA World Cup participants Panama as Khalid Jamil’s men look to bounce back from a difficult run of results.
India is all set to face Panama in the upcoming September-October FIFA international friendly window. As part of their preparations against top-tier international opposition, the Blue Tigers will face three FIFA World Cup-playing teams, starting with Panama in Bengaluru on Friday.
India will be eager to turn the page on recent setbacks and revive their fortunes after suffering a significant fall in the FIFA international rankings.
Panama, meanwhile, are 44th in the world rankings. The Central American side will face a new challenge when they encounter an unfamiliar side in Khalid Jamil’s unit.
India set for historic clash against Panama
Panama comes with a ton of experience, qualifying for the 2026 World Cup unbeaten after winning seven and drawing three out of their ten qualifying matches. Their World Cup campaign, however, ended in the group stage after losing against Croatia, England and Ghana.
Notably, they conceded only four goals throughout their campaign, highlighting their defensive qualities.
More from Football NewsOn the other hand, India will kick off its international friendlies after a four-match winless streak, having lost to Jamaica, Zimbabwe, and Tajikistan. They also managed to force a draw against Tajikistan.
Manager Khalid Jamil has announced a competitive 26-man squad, which includes stars such as Anwar Ali, Akash Mishra, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Ryan Williams, Anirudh Thapa, Manvir Singh, and Sahal Abdul Samad, among others.
Jamil has balanced experience and veteran power together to build a strong squad which will look to establish dominance against World Cup-playing sides.
India vs Panama: Check all telecast and live-streaming details
When will the India vs Panama football match take place?
The India vs Panama football friendly will take place on Friday, September 25, 2026.
Where will the India vs Panama football match take place?
The India vs Panama football friendly will take place at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
At what time will the India vs Panama football match take place?
The India vs Panama football friendly has a kick-off time of 07:30 PM IST.
How to watch the India vs Panama football match live telecast in India?
The India vs Panama football friendly will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network and Sony Aath.
How to watch the India vs Panama football match live streaming in India?
The India vs Panama football friendly will be streamed live on the SonyLIV app and website with an active subscription.