India’s Blue Tigers to Face Thailand in Friendly Ahead of Asian Cup Qualifier
Blue Tigers Warm Up for Asian Cup with Thailand Friendly
Get ready for some exciting football action! India’s national men’s team, known as the Blue Tigers, will be playing a friendly match against Thailand on June 4, 2025, at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani, Thailand.
This friendly is part of India’s preparation for their crucial AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier match against Hong Kong on June 10. India is currently ranked 127th in the FIFA rankings, while Thailand holds the 99th spot.
Preparations Underway
The Blue Tigers will start their training camp in Kolkata on May 18 and then head to Thailand on May 29. After the friendly against Thailand, they’ll fly to Hong Kong to get acclimatized and prepare for their Asian Cup qualifier.
Group C Battle Heats Up
India is currently in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers alongside Bangladesh, Singapore, and Hong Kong. All four teams are tied with one point each after the first round of matches. India drew goalless against Bangladesh in Shillong, while Singapore and Hong Kong also played to a draw in Singapore on March 25.
Past Encounters
India and Thailand have faced each other 26 times in the past. The Blue Tigers have won seven matches, while Thailand has emerged victorious in 12. The remaining seven matches have ended in draws. India’s recent form is strong, having won the last two encounters against Thailand in 2019, including a 4-1 victory at the AFC Asian Cup in Abu Dhabi.
More Details to Come
The kick-off time, broadcast details, and the probable squad for India’s training camp in Kolkata will be announced soon. Keep an eye out for updates!
