The Indian men's football team will face the Maldives in a FIFA International Friendly at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Wednesday, March 19. The match marks the return of Sunil Chhetri to the national team following his retirement from international football on May 16, 2024.
This match also serves as important preparation for India ahead of their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier against Bangladesh on March 25.
India leads the head-to-head record with 13 wins in 19 meetings. The Maldives has won 3 matches, while 3 games have ended in a draw.
Match Details
- Kickoff: 7:00 PM IST on Wednesday, March 19
- Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong
Broadcast and Live StreamingThe match will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network. It will also be available for live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website.