Shillong's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium will make history by hosting two crucial international football matches for India in March 2025. The Blue Tigers will face Maldives in a friendly on March 19, followed by their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier against Bangladesh on March 25. Both matches kick off at 7 PM IST. This marks the stadium's debut for senior men's internationals after recent refurbishment. India, placed in Group C with Hong Kong, Singapore, and Bangladesh, aims to top the group in the home-and-away format running until March 2026. The 15,100-capacity arena previously hosted domestic tournaments like ISL and Durand Cup.
Sources: AIFF, Moneycontrol, The Bridge