The India national football team will host Malaysia in a FIFA international friendly at the G. M. C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Hyderabad on Monday, November 18.
Live streaming and telecast of the India vs Malaysia FIFA friendly will be available in India.
Under head coach Manolo Marquez, the Indian men’s football team will look to step up their preparations for the third round of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers scheduled to begin in March.
While the Blue Tigers produced an improved performance against Vietnam, they were held to a 1-1 draw in their previous friendly played at the Thien Truong Stadium in Nam Dinh, Vietnam in October.
After India conceded an own goal courtesy goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Farukh Choudhary equalised for India in the 53rd minute.
Ranked 125th in the FIFA men’s world rankings, India will aim to register their first win under head coach Manolo Marquez against Malaysia, currently ranked 133rd.
Ahead of the India vs Malaysia FIFA friendly match, head coach Manolo Marquez announced his 26 probables.
However, the Blue Tigers have suffered huge blows as midfielder Anirudh Thapa and forward Vikram Pratap Singh have been ruled out of the Malaysia friendly due to their respective injuries.
Odisha FC midfielder Thoiba Singh has been announced as Anirudh Thapa’s replacement in the squad.
Star defender Sandesh Jhingan has returned to the squad after recovering from a serious knee injury while Chennaiyin FC attacker Irfan Yadwad has received his maiden national call-up.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant’s Lalengmawia Ralte, Kerala Blasters FC's Vibin Mohanan and NorthEast United FC's Jithin MS have also been recalled to the Indian squad.
Meanwhile, the Indian football team began their preparations for the upcoming friendly in Hyderabad on Monday, November 11.
India vs Malaysia football head-to-head
The India vs Malaysia football head-to-head record favours the latter. Malaysia have won 11 of the 25 matches against India in international football. India have registered seven victories while the other seven games have ended in draws.
The last time these two sides met, Malaysia beat India 4-2 in the Merdeka Tournament 2023 at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur in October last year.
Where to watch India vs Malaysia FIFA international friendly, 2024 match live
The India vs Malaysia FIFA friendly match will be telecast live on the Sports18 TV channel in India.
Live streaming of the India vs Malaysia FIFA friendly match will be available on the JioCinema app and website.
Indian football team squad for the Malaysia friendly
Goalkeepers: Amrinder Singh, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Vishal Kaith
Defenders: Aakash Sangwan, Anwar Ali, Asish Rai, Chinglensana Singh Konsham, Hmingthanmawia Ralte, Mehtab Singh, Rahul Bheke, Roshan Singh Naorem, Sandesh Jhingan
Midfielders: Brandon Fernandes, Jeakson Singh Thounaojam, Jithin MS, Lalengmawia Ralte, Liston Colaco, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Vibin Mohanan, Thoiba Singh
Forwards: Edmund Lalrindika, Irfan Yadwad, Farukh Choudhary, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Manvir Singh
Photo credit: Imago
