AIFF Media Team

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's national team will play two friendly matches against Tajikistan on June 5 and 9, 2026, in Tajikistan, during the FIFA International Match Window.

The Blue Tigers are currently in London to participate in the Unity Cup 2026, where they will face Jamaica in the semi-final on Wednesday, May 27, followed by a match against Nigeria or Zimbabwe in either the third-place play-off or final on Saturday, May 30.

India will leave for Tajikistan from London on May 31. The first match will take place at the TALCO Arena in Tursunzoda on June 5 at 20:30 IST, while the second will be held at the Hisor Central Stadium in Hisor on June 9 at 20:30 IST. Just eight months ago, the Blue Tigers won the bronze medal in the CAFA Nations Cup at the same venue in Hisor. En route to the podium finish on their debut appearance in the Central Asian regional tournament, India defeated Tajikistan 2-1, which was also Khalid Jamil's first match in charge of the Blue Tigers.

India's schedule during June's FIFA Men's International Match Window:

20:30 IST, June 5: Tajikistan vs India (TALCO Arena, Tursunzoda)
20:30 IST, June 9: Tajikistan vs India (Hisor Central Stadium, Hisor)