Blue Tigers Set for Thai Test: Can India Roar Ahead of Asian Cup Showdown?

The Indian men’s football team is set for a crucial international friendly against higher-ranked Thailand on June 4, 2025, at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani, Thailand. This fixture, confirmed by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), is a strategic part of the Blue Tigers’ preparation for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round, where they are grouped with Hong Kong, Bangladesh, and Singapore.

 

Currently ranked 127th in the FIFA rankings, India will face a tough challenge against Thailand, who sit at 99th. The match comes just days before India’s vital Group C qualifier against Hong Kong, China, scheduled for June 10. All four teams in the group are locked on one point each following goalless draws in their opening matches, making every preparation and result crucial.

 

India’s training camp begins in Kolkata on May 18, with the squad set to depart for Thailand by May 29. After the friendly, the team will head directly to Hong Kong to acclimatise and fine-tune their strategies for the qualifier.

 

Historically, India and Thailand have met 26 times, with Thailand winning 12, India 7, and 7 matches ending in draws. However, India won both their most recent encounters in 2019, including a memorable 4-1 victory at the AFC Asian Cup.

 

Kick-off and broadcast details, along with the final squad list, will be announced soon as anticipation builds for this important international test.

 

Source: NDTV, AIFF, Telangana Today, RevSportz, Times Now, News18
 

Blue Tigers Set for Thai Test: Can India Roar Ahead of Asian Cup Showdown?

 

The Indian men’s football team is set for a crucial international friendly against higher-ranked Thailand on June 4, 2025, at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani, Thailand. This fixture, confirmed by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), is a strategic part of the Blue Tigers’ preparation for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round, where they are grouped with Hong Kong, Bangladesh, and Singapore.

 

Currently ranked 127th in the FIFA rankings, India will face a tough challenge against Thailand, who sit at 99th. The match comes just days before India’s vital Group C qualifier against Hong Kong, China, scheduled for June 10. All four teams in the group are locked on one point each following goalless draws in their opening matches, making every preparation and result crucial.

 

India’s training camp begins in Kolkata on May 18, with the squad set to depart for Thailand by May 29. After the friendly, the team will head directly to Hong Kong to acclimatise and fine-tune their strategies for the qualifier.

 

Historically, India and Thailand have met 26 times, with Thailand winning 12, India 7, and 7 matches ending in draws. However, India won both their most recent encounters in 2019, including a memorable 4-1 victory at the AFC Asian Cup.

 

Kick-off and broadcast details, along with the final squad list, will be announced soon as anticipation builds for this important international test.

 

Source: NDTV, AIFF, Telangana Today, RevSportz, Times Now, News18