New Zealand to face India in international friendly on 15 November

New Zealand will host India in an international friendly scheduled for 15 November 2026, with kick-off set for 06:00 Saudi Arabia and Damascus time.

New Zealand go into the match after mixed results in their recent friendlies, having beaten China 3-0 on 27 September 2026, and drawn 2-2 with Palestine on 24 September 2026, while losing 0-1 to England on 6 June 2026, 0-4 to Haiti on 3 June 2026, and 0-2 to Ecuador on 19 November 2025.

Meanwhile, India are looking to improve their results after a series of difficult matches, having lost 1-6 to Uruguay on 6 October 2026, 0-4 to Brazil on 3 October 2026, drawn 1-1 with Panama on 25 September 2026, drawn 1-1 with Tajikistan on 9 June 2026, and lost 1-3 to Tajikistan on 5 June 2026.

This match comes as part of the international friendlies for the 2026 season.