The Indian men's football team is set to face Bangladesh in their penultimate Group C match of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. The match will take place at the National Stadium in Dhaka, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).

With both India and Bangladesh already out of contention for the AFC Asian Cup 2027, the match primarily holds significance in terms of pride and regional rivalry. India currently sits at the bottom of Group C with two points, while Bangladesh is just above them due to a slightly better goal difference.

For fans in India eager to watch the match, live streaming will be available on the FanCode app and website. Notably, there will be no live telecast of the match on any TV channel in India.

This encounter marks the 30th meeting between India and Bangladesh in football. India has dominated the head-to-head record with 14 wins, while Bangladesh has 4 victories, and 11 matches have ended in draws. The most recent match between the two sides was a 0-0 draw in Shillong in March 2025 during the World Cup Qualifiers. This game will be India's first match in Bangladesh in 22 years. The last time India played Bangladesh in Dhaka was in 2003 during the SAFF Gold Cup, where Bangladesh won 2-1.

India, under the guidance of new head coach Khalid Jamil, is using this match as an opportunity to rebuild with a young and reworked squad after a string of defeats. Jamil emphasized the importance of the match and acknowledged Bangladesh as a strong team. Sunil Chhetri, India's all-time leading scorer, will be absent from the squad, adding to the speculation about his possible second international retirement. Jamil has included several new and younger players in the squad, with potential senior debuts for seven of them.

Bangladesh, coached by Javier Cabrera, faces similar challenges and aims to leverage home support to their advantage. Midfielder Hamza Choudhury is expected to play a crucial role, especially after his impressive performance in the recent friendly against Nepal. Cabrera has a full-strength squad available, with no reported injuries.

Both teams have been knocked out of contention for the AFC Asian Cup 2027. India will aim to improve their FIFA ranking and finish as high as possible in the group. Despite the circumstances, the match remains a significant event due to the historical rivalry between the two nations.