# India vs Thailand: Blue Tigers Set for FIFA Friendly Clash Ahead of AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers

URL: https://technosports.co.in/india-vs-thailand-blue-tigers-afc-asian-cup-2027-qualifiers/  
Published: 2025-05-06  
Updated: 2025-05-06  
Author: REMYA BABU S

**India vs Thailand:** The Indian football team is set for a busy summer of international action. It begins with a crucial FIFA International Friendly against Thailand on June 4, 2025, at Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani. Though classified as a friendly, this match is an important part of India’s preparation for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers.

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## ***India vs Thailand FIFA Friendly on June 4: Preparation for AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers***

## Table of contents

- India vs Thailand FIFA Friendly on June 4: Preparation for AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers
- FAQs

### A Battle with Purpose

India, ranked 127th in the FIFA Rankings, will face 99th-ranked Thailand in what should be a competitive clash. The match carries no points, but the stakes remain high. The Blue Tigers are getting ready for their Group C qualifier against Hong Kong on June 10. This game serves as their final test before that key encounter.

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### India vs Thailand: A Storied Rivalry

India and Thailand have locked horns **26 times in the past**. Thailand leads the head-to-head with **12 wins**, while India has claimed **seven victories**, and the remaining **seven matches** ended in draws. However, momentum is on India’s side in recent meetings—the Blue Tigers famously beat Thailand **4-1 in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup** and followed it up with a **1-0 win in the King’s Cup**.

### Qualification Tensions Mount

India is part of **Group C** alongside **Hong Kong, Singapore, and Bangladesh**—all four teams are level on **one point** after Matchday 1. India’s opening match ended in a goalless draw against Bangladesh in Shillong, a result that has raised the stakes for the remaining fixtures.

The friendly against Thailand is therefore not just about preparation—**it’s about rediscovering rhythm, regaining confidence, and fine-tuning strategies** before a critical must-win qualifier.

### What’s Next?

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- **India vs Thailand**   📅 Date: June 4, 2025   📍 Venue: Thammasat Stadium, Thailand   📺 Broadcast details: To be announced
- **India vs Hong Kong** (AFC Asian Cup Qualifier)   📅 Date: June 10, 2025   📍 Venue: Hong Kong   🔜 Must-win clash for Group C supremacy

## **FAQs**

**When will India play Thailand in the FIFA Friendly?**

India will play Thailand on June 4, 2025, at Thammasat Stadium

**Why is the India vs Thailand friendly important?**

It serves as preparation for India’s crucial AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier against Hong Kong.

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