India U-17 Girls have a 'good chance' against Thailand, says coach Dennerby

The Indian side will take on Thailand in the third and final league-stage match of the U17 Women's Football Tournament on December 17.

'Scoring goals is 'big problem' for current Indian football team': Igor Stimac

After an encouraging start to their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign, India fizzled out later, drawing with Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

Belgium and France retained their first and second positions in the latest rankings. Brazil are in third place followed by England.

Chhetri is currently the second highest international goal scorers among active players, only behind Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

The centre-back Anas Edathodika has flown back home due to family emergency and Stimac said that the onus is now on other players.

India is scheduled to play two qualifiers, one match each against Afghanistan and Oman on November 14 and 19 respectively.

The Indian women's football team played out a 1-1 draw with hosts Vietnam in the second FIFA international friendly.

On a high after holding Qatar to a goalless draw, a struggling India escaped with a 1-1 draw against lower-ranked Bangladesh.

Blue Tigers have been playing regularly since the 2019 Intercontinental Cup in July.

Adil Khan ensured that India at least secure a point from the home match as he rose highest to nod home a Brandon Fernandes corner kick.