{"id":905552,"date":"2026-09-25T23:56:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T23:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/905552\/"},"modified":"2026-09-25T23:56:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T23:56:14","slug":"upcoming-all-whites-opponents-finish-level-in-international-friendly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/905552\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming All Whites’ opponents finish level in international friendly"},"content":{"rendered":"

Two of New Zealand\u2019s upcoming opponents \u2014 India and Panama \u2014 have drawn 1-1 in an international friendly in Bengaluru.<\/p>\n

The All Whites, who are rated #86 in the FIFA men\u2019s world rankings, meet Panama (#44) on Thursday October 1 (NZT), and host India (#138) in a two-match series on November 12 and 15, 2026.<\/p>\n

Playing in front of 9,039 spectators at Sree Kanteerava Stadium,\u00a0Ryan Williams put the hosts ahead four minutes before half-time, before substitute Omar Valencia equalised for Panama in the 68th minute.<\/p>\n

Main photo: India\u2019s Ryan Williams enjoys the plaudits from fans and teammates after scoring his side\u2019s goal.<\/p>\n

The match was the first-ever senior international between the two nations.<\/p>\n

India will continue a series of high-profile home friendlies when they face Brazil in Kolkata on October 3 and Uruguay three days later.<\/p>\n

Result<\/p>\n

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Game played on Friday September 25, 2026 (NZT)<\/p>\n

India 1 (Ryan Williams 41\u2019)
Panama 1 (Omar Valencia 68\u2019)<\/p>\n

Fixtures<\/p>\n

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Game to be played on Monday September 28, 2026<\/p>\n

New Zealand v China PR
Longxing Football Stadium, Chongqing, China, 12.35am (NZT)<\/p>\n

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Games to be played on Thursday October 1, 2026 (NZT)<\/p>\n

Match 1<\/p>\n

New Zealand v Panama
Yokohama International Stadium, Yokohama, Japan, kick-off 7.10pm<\/p>\n

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Match 2<\/p>\n

Japan v Ecuador
Yokohama International Stadium, Yokohama, Japan, kick-off tbc<\/p>\n

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Games to be played on Monday October 5, 2026 (NZT)<\/p>\n

Play-off for third<\/p>\n

Losers match 1 v losers match 2
National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan, kick-off tbc<\/p>\n

Final<\/p>\n

Winners match 1 v winners match 2
National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan, kick-off tbc<\/p>\n

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Game to be played on Thursday November 12, 2026<\/p>\n

New Zealand v India
Go Media Stadium, Mt Smart, 7pm<\/p>\n

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READ MORE: All Whites to play two-match series against India in Auckland and Christchurch<\/a> >>>><\/p>\n

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Game to be played on Sunday November 15, 2026<\/p>\n

New Zealand v India
One New Zealand Stadium, Christchurch, 4pm<\/p>\n

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This story was first published on September 26, 2026.<\/p>\n

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