The Indian men’s football team hits the road once again as they travel to Dhaka for their second-last Group C clash of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers third round, set for Tuesday at the National Stadium.
With both sides already eliminated from the race to next year’s continental finals, the fixture may not carry weight in the qualification math, but there is still plenty at stake. Pride, history and a long-standing regional rivalry ensure this match-up remains far from a dead rubber.
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Khalid Jamil’s Blue Tigers sit at the foot of Group C on two points after four outings, while Javier Cabrera’s Bangladesh also have two points but sit above India thanks to a marginally better goal return.
India head into the contest sitting 136th in the FIFA men’s rankings, while Bangladesh trail further behind at 183, adding a bit more context to a fixture that has always carried its own unique edge.
India vs. Bangladesh live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this match in India:
TV channel: N/A
Live stream: FanCode
Fans in India can catch the Bangladesh vs India AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier live via streaming on the FanCode app or its official website. There will be no television broadcast of the Bangladesh vs India clash on any Indian channel.
What time does India vs. Bangladesh kick off?
India's AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifying clash against Bangladesh is set for Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Dhaka National Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The action gets underway at 7:30 p.m. IST.
India vs. Bangladesh lineups, team news
The visitors will once again be without legendary striker Sunil Chhetri, India’s all-time leading scorer. The 41-year-old’s absence has only fuelled speculation about a second international retirement, chatter that has grown louder since Khalid Jamil took charge.
Chhetri has not travelled with the squad to Dhaka, but there is one notable addition to the 23-man group. Forward Ryan Williams, formerly an Australia international and now an Indian passport holder, has been included in the travelling contingent.
His availability for the matchday squad, however, hinges on a clearance from Football Australia followed by the necessary approvals from FIFA and the AFC.
India predicted starting XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK) —Hmingthanmawia Ralte, Sandesh Jhingan, Anwar Ali, Akash Mishra — Nikhil Prabhu, Suresh Singh — Macarton Louis Nickson, Ryan Williams, Lallianzuala Chhangte — Rahim Ali
Bangladesh head coach Javier Cabrera has the luxury of selecting a full-strength Bangladesh squad for this showdown, and he’s even handed a call-up to Fahmedul Islam of Olbia Calcio FC.
One of the standout stories of Bangladesh’s campaign has been Hamza Choudhury. Since joining the national setup earlier in 2025, the former Leicester City midfield general has made a remarkable impression, netting four goals in six outings while taking on a host of key roles for the Bengal Tigers.
Bangladesh predicted starting XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Mitul Marma (GK) — Md Taj Uddin, Topu Barman, Tariq Kazi, Md Saad Uddin — Hamza Choudhury, Jamal Bhuyan — Shamit Shome, Faysal Ahmed Fahim, Rakib Hossain — Shahriar Emon
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