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India vs. New Zealand: Football clash of titans!
12 Nov
Summary
- India and New Zealand face off today in an international friendly.
- This is the first match between the two teams in eight years.
- Both teams have had busy international schedules leading up to this game.
The Indian National Football Team will compete against the New Zealand National Football Team today, November 12, 2026, at Go Media Stadium in Auckland. The match is scheduled to commence at 11:30 AM IST.
This encounter marks the first meeting between the two nations in eight years, with their last fixture being the 2018 Intercontinental Cup, where New Zealand secured a 2-1 victory. Both teams arrive with recent international experience.
New Zealand recently played against Palestine, China, Japan, and Panama, winning against the latter two. They also participated in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. India, conversely, has been active with matches against Panama, Brazil, and Uruguay, and is also competing in the SAFF Championship with a separate squad.
The confirmed lineups for the friendly have been announced. India's starting XI includes Vishal Kaith, Abhishek Singh Tekcham, and Liston Colaco, among others. New Zealand's lineup features Alex Paulsen, Chris Wood, and Bill Tuiloma.
The match will be live-streamed on FIFA+ on DAZN.com and the DAZN app.
