When will Indian football team play their next game? Know details

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The Indian football team, under new head coach Manolo Marquez, is preparing for its next major test. Following a rough start to his tenure, Marquez and his squad will face Malaysia in a crucial friendly match on November 19, 2024.

Details About the Next Game

India's next match is scheduled for November 19, 2024, during the FIFA international window. The match will be played in India, but the specific venue and match timings are yet to be announced by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

Malaysia, ranked 132nd in the FIFA rankings, will challenge India, who are currently ranked 126th. This game is especially significant for India, as they aim to bounce back from recent disappointing results under Marquez.

Last Game

In their last game, India drew 1-1 with Vietnam in a hard-fought friendly. Farukh Choudhary scored India's equalizer early in the second half after Vietnam had taken the lead due to an unfortunate deflection off Anwar Ali.

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, the Indian captain, had a standout performance, saving a penalty and making multiple crucial stops. Despite being under pressure for much of the first half, India improved as the game progressed.

Players like Suresh Singh Wangjam and Lallianzuala Chhangte showed strong performances. India's performance was an improvement after their recent struggles, though Marquez still has work to do in fine-tuning his side, particularly in defense.

Recent Form

Other than their performance against Vietnam, India's run in the 2024 Intercontinental Cup, held in Hyderabad, was disappointing. The Blue Tigers finished last in the three-nation tournament, failing to win a single game.

After drawing 0-0 with Mauritius, they suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat against Syria dashing their hopes of lifting the title for a third time. The result added pressure on Marquez, who took over as head coach from Igor Stimac in July 2024 and this tournament was his first stint at the helm.