India's Football Team Faces Tajikistan in Final Match of International Break

Overview of the Upcoming Match

The Indian football squad is set to conclude a challenging international break with a match against Tajikistan on Tuesday, June 9. This encounter marks the second meeting between the two teams within a week, following their previous match on June 5, which ended in a victory for Tajikistan. The Blue Tigers are entering this game after suffering three consecutive losses. Their recent defeat was a 3-1 setback against Tajikistan, and prior to that, they faced two defeats in the 2026 Unity Cup held in England, losing 2-0 to Jamaica in the semifinals and 1-0 to Zimbabwe in the qualifiers.

Under the guidance of Khalid Jamil, India has managed only two wins, with the most notable being a 2-1 triumph over Tajikistan during last year's CAFA Nations Cup at Hisor. In that tournament, India also secured a third-place finish after defeating Oman in a penalty shootout following a draw in regular and extra time. Additionally, they achieved a 2-1 victory against Hong Kong in Kochi during their unsuccessful qualification attempt for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

Match Details

India vs Tajikistan – Key Information

Kick-off Time: The friendly match between India and Tajikistan is scheduled to commence at 8:30 PM IST on June 9, 2026 (Tuesday).

Venue: The match will take place at the Hisor Central Stadium in Hisor, Tajikistan.

Live Telecast: Unfortunately, the match will not be broadcast live on television in India.

Live Streaming: Fans can catch the live streaming of the match on the FanCode app and website in India.