New Delhi, April 8 The Indian men's national football team will participate in the Unity Cup 2026, which will be held in London from May 26 to 30.
The four-nation friendly tournament will feature India, Nigeria, Jamaica, and Zimbabwe, and will be played at The Valley, the home ground of Charlton Athletic FC.
India will face Jamaica in the second semi-final on May 27, with the kick-off time scheduled at 19:30 BST (00:00 IST, May 28). The first semi-final between Nigeria and Zimbabwe will be played on May 26.
The winners of the semi-finals will advance to the final on May 30, while the remaining teams will compete in a third-place play-off. Tickets can be purchased on unitycup.com.
This will mark the Blue Tigers' return to the United Kingdom for international matches after 24 years.
Historically, when India last played in the UK in 2002, it was against Jamaica in two friendly matches, with a 0-3 defeat in Watford and a goalless draw in Wolverhampton.
India has never played against Nigeria and Zimbabwe before.
AIFF Deputy Secretary General M Satyanarayan said, "We, at the All India Football Federation, are delighted that the Indian men's national team will be returning to the United Kingdom after 24 years, and it is particularly special for us to participate in an international football tournament in the UK for the very first time.
"This tournament presents a valuable opportunity for the Indian team to compete against strong and respected opponents such as Nigeria, Jamaica, and Zimbabwe.
"Facing teams with rich footballing histories, including those that have participated in FIFA World Cups and have consistently been among the leading sides in their respective continents, will provide our players with important exposure and experience as we continue to build for the future," Satyanarayan said.
"Opportunities to compete against such quality opposition are rare, and we are committed to making the most of this platform to test ourselves, learn, and continue our development at the international level. We thank the organizers for providing this opportunity and look forward to an exciting and competitive tournament."