India’s men’s national football team will tour New Zealand for its first-ever senior men’s meeting with the hosts, playing two international friendly matches in November 2026. The All India Football Federation announces the tour will take place during the FIFA international match window. The games are scheduled for November 12 and November 15, 2026, with both matches set as friendlies against the New Zealand national team. Multiple reports describe the tour as historic because it is the first senior men’s football meeting between India and New Zealand. The fixtures are also linked to New Zealand and India celebrations marking “100 Years of Unity Through Sport,” according to one report. The team’s coaching setup, led by Khalid Jamil, frames the matches as a significant opportunity to face a strong opponent. The tour is planned as a two-game series aimed at international preparation ahead of future competitions.