The Indian women’s football team will host Uzbekistan for two FIFA international friendly matches at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru.
The matches are scheduled for Friday, May 30, and Tuesday, June 3. Both games will kick off at 4:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
India enters the series after recent losses to Russia and South Korea. Uzbekistan also comes into the friendlies after defeats against Zambia and China.
In the latest FIFA women’s rankings, India is ranked 69th, while Uzbekistan holds the 50th position.
Coached by Crispin Chettri, the Indian team is using these friendlies to prepare for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers. India has been placed in Group B and will face Mongolia on June 23, Timor-Leste on June 29, Iraq on July 2, and hosts Thailand on July 5. All group stage matches will be held in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Historically, Uzbekistan has had the upper hand against India. The two teams have played 13 times, with Uzbekistan winning nine matches. India has won once, and three games ended in a draw.
Where to Watch
Fans can watch the India vs Uzbekistan women’s football friendlies live on the Indian Football YouTube channel. The matches will not be broadcast on television.
Match Schedule
- May 30, Friday: India vs Uzbekistan – 4:30 PM IST
- June 3, Tuesday: India vs Uzbekistan – 4:30 PM IST
India’s Squad for the Friendlies
Goalkeepers:
Payal Basude, Elangbam Panthoi Chanu, Keisham Melody Chanu, Moirangthem Monalisha Devi
Defenders:
Purnima Kumari, Phanjoubam Nirmala Devi, Martina Thokchom, Shubhangi Singh, Sanju, Malati Munda, Toijam Thoibisana Chanu, Sorokhaibam Ranjana Chanu, Ngangbam Sweety Devi, Viksit Bara, Hemam Shilky Devi
Midfielders:
Kiran Pisda, Nongmaithem Ratanbala Devi, Muskan Subba, Lisham Babina Devi, Karthika Angamuthu, Cindy Remruatpuii Colney, Sangita Basfore, Priyadharshini S, Baby Sana, Santosh, Anju Tamang
Forwards:
Mousumi Murmu, Malavika P, Sandhiya Ranganathan, Soumya Guguloth, Sulanjana Raul, Lynda Kom Serto, Rimpa Haldar, Manisha Naik, Renu, Karishma Purushottam Shirvoikar, Sumati Kumari, Manisha Kalyan, Grace Dangmei
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