India Men's Football Team Begins Historic Tour with Two Friendlies Against New Zealand
India's men's football team is set to play two historic international friendlies against New Zealand, marking their first senior tour to the country. The matches will take place on November 12 in Auckland and November 15 in Christchurch. India, ranked 138th by FIFA, will face the 88th-ranked All Whites, who recently participated in the 2026 World Cup. Forward Ryan Williams, with prior New Zealand playing experience, is helping the team adjust to travel and time differences. The squad includes new selections, with some key players absent due to injury or form.
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freepressjournal broke this story on 11 Nov, 05:43 am. Other outlets followed.