Panama coach Thomas Christiansen blamed Bengaluru traffic and logistical issues for the 1-1 stalemate against India.

A spirited India surrendered their slender lead but still had plenty to feel good about as they held world No. 44 Panama to a 1-1 draw in a FIFA International friendly in Bengaluru on Friday.

India vs Panama Highlights, International Friendly: India secured a stunning 1-1 draw against No. 44-ranked Panama at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday.

The upcoming fortnight starting with an international friendly against world No. 44 Panama on Friday will offer Indian players a chance to gain valuable experience and find a new direction as a footballing nation.

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Saturday announced that the men's international friendly between India and Panama has been rescheduled and will now be played on September 25 instead of the previously announced date of September 26.

India's international football friendly against Panama has been advanced by a day from the scheduled September 26 as the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, the venue of the match, will host the Bengaluru Marathon on September 27.

Indian football team head coach Khalid Jamil on Thursday strongly defended his decision to drop several established players from the squad for the upcoming high-profile friendlies against Brazil, Uruguay and Panama.

Indian men's football team head coach Khalid Jamil on Monday named a 26-member squad for next month's FIFA international window, with the Blue Tigers set to face Panama, Brazil and Uruguay in high-profile friendlies.

The Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru has been chosen as the venue for the Indian senior men's team's international friendly against Panama on September 26.

The fixture is currently scheduled to be the first of four matches India will play against nations that featured at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Jude Bellingham underlined his growing influence for England with a goal and an assist as the Three Lions sealed top spot in Group L with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Panama.

FIFA World Cup 2026, Day 16 Results And Highlights: Lionel Messi scored a spectacular free-kick to break another FIFA World Cup record while Cristiano Ronaldo failed to inspire Portugal again.

England coach Thomas Tuchel hailed Jude Bellingham after the Real Madrid star scored one goal and made another in Saturday's 2-0 World Cup win over Panama.

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored second-half goals as England got the job done against Panama at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

England vs Panama Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Updates: Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored as England defeated Panama 2-0 in their Group L encounter in New Jersey.

Day 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will mark the final set of group stage fixtures. The action begins with Harry Kane's England facing Panama in a Group L clash.

Reece James has started England's first two games of the tournament but felt tightness after the 0-0 draw against Ghana on Tuesday.

Cristiano Ronaldo made a grand return to form with a brace against Uzbekistan, while England were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana.