On the evening of September 25, Beijing time (CEST), the Indian national team overcame a 94-position gap in the FIFA ranking in an international friendly, drawing 1-1 at home against Panama, ranked 44th in the world. This was a historic draw for India.

In the first half, Ryan Williams scored with an individual effort, giving India the lead.

For India, playing against a team ranked among the world's top 50 is not easy. Since 2012, India has faced only two teams ranked in the FIFA top 50 (current ranking): Australia (0-2 at the 2024 AFC Asian Cup) and Iran (0-3 at the 2025 Central Asian Cup).

During this international match window, the Indian national team invited three teams – Panama, Brazil, and Uruguay – for matches, which is a major opportunity for Indian football.

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