New Delhi, July 11 -- The Indian men's national team will travel to New Zealand for two friendly matches against the hosts on November 12 and 15, 2026, during the FIFA international match window, according to a press release by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

The first match will take place at the Go Media Stadium in Auckland, while the second will be held at the One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch. The matches were announced as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to New Zealand and will form part of a series of sporting events to celebrate '100 Years of Unity Through Sport' between both nations.

India and New Zealand have faced each other on two previous occasions -- a goalless draw in the 1981 Merdeka Tournament...