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The match, originally scheduled for 19 November, was pushed back a day and the venue confirmed. With this tie taking place in the final FIFA international match window of 2024, clubs are required to release players for national duty.
The 18 November match will be Manolo Márquez’s fourth since taking charge of the national team, which includes a draw against Mauritius and defeats to Syria and Vietnam. The Gachibowli Stadium, where India last hosted the Intercontinental Cup in September, provides a familiar setting.
India’s current FIFA ranking is 125th, slightly above Malaysia’s 133rd, but this match promises to be a competitive challenge. Malaysia had defeated India 4-2 in their previous encounter in the Merdeka Cup semi-finals in October 2023.
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