The Indian senior women’s football team begins its Tri-Nation International Friendly campaign against Iran on Tuesday, October 21, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong. The match kicks off at 6 pm and will be streamed live on plus.fifa.com.

For head coach Crispin Chettri, the fixture marks the beginning of India’s preparation for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, offering a chance to test new players and tactical setups.

“After our Asian Cup qualification, this will be our first match in nearly four months,” Chettri said. “We’ll try to play good football and give opportunities to several new players. Some of them have come through the Senior Nationals to build a stronger pool for the future.”

This match also marks the Blue Tigresses’ return to Shillong after nine years, their last

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