The Indian women's national team will play their first-ever international matches in Kolkata, taking on Russia in two friendlies at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on October 8 and 11, during the FIFA women's international match window.

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

The iconic Salt Lake Stadium is getting a major facelift as the football-mad city prepares to host five-time world champions Brazil against India on October 3 and two-time world champions Uruguay against India three days later.

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.

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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.

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said the five-time world champions take their friendly against India next week very seriously.

Long-term partnership with AIFF to drive audience growth, commercial development and greater visibility for the top two tiers of women's club football in India.

India have been drawn alongside Bahrain, Cameroon, Grenada, Laos and Senegal in Group K of the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup.

The Brazil football team is now content with the condition of the pitch in Kolkata ahead of the India friendly, sources have told NDTV.

The list includes Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior, who remains the star attraction, and Barcelona forward Raphinha, among a host of other stars.

Brazil legend and 2002 World Cup-winning captain Cafu believes India's October 3 friendly against the five-time world champions should be approached as a learning opportunity rather than merely a spectacle.

The Indian men's team will face the Panama senior Team in Bengaluru on September 25 before returning to Kolkata for two high-profile encounters against Brazil on October 3 and Uruguay on October 6.

India qualified for the AFC U20 Asian Cup main tournament for the first time in 20 years after a commanding 3-0 win over Bangladesh in their final group match of the qualifying event on Sunday.

Uruguay announced the names of its players on September 5 for the upcoming clash against India, with the squad featuring an impressive mix of established internationals and emerging talents across all positions.

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.

Should India finish second, they would have a chance to qualify for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 as one of the seven best runners-up across the eight groups.