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India faces Tajikistan in crucial football friendlies
5 Jun
Summary
- India plays Tajikistan in two international friendlies on June 5 and June 9.
- Star forward Ryan Williams is out with an injury and replaced by Parthib Gogoi.
- The matches will be streamed live on the Fancode app and website.
The Indian men's football team is set to compete in two international friendlies against Tajikistan. The first match is scheduled for Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Hisor Central Stadium, with the second game following on June 9. These matches mark a return to Hisor for the Indian team, who previously played there during the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Nations Cup.
India enters these friendlies following a disappointing performance in the 2026 Unity Cup, where they suffered losses to Jamaica and Zimbabwe. A significant blow for the squad is the unavailability of star forward Ryan Williams, who sustained an injury during the Jamaica match. NorthEast United forward Parthib Gogoi has been called up as his replacement. Notably, no players from Mohun Bagan SG are included in the squad due to prior disputes regarding international windows.
Fans seeking to follow the action can access live streaming of the IND vs TJK football matches via the Fancode app and website. The matches will commence at 8:30 PM IST. Unfortunately, there will be no live television telecast available in India.
