Ind vs NZ Live Football Score: The Indian men's football team steps onto New Zealand soil for the first time in history as they take on the All Whites in an international friendly at the Go Media Stadium in Auckland today.

Facing a 2026 FIFA World Cup-playing nation ranked 88th globally, head coach Khalid Jamil has named a bold, refreshed starting lineup that blends youthful energy with seasoned attackers like Ryan Williams, Liston Colaco, and Manvir Singh.

With senior mainstays Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and Sandesh Jhingan rested for this tour, the Blue Tigers face a stern away test against Premier League striker Chris Wood and his teammates. Follow our live coverage for real-time scores, key tactical moments, and minute-by-minute updates as India look to script a memorable upset.

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- Ind vs NZ Live: Goallllll For All Whites; India 0-2 New Zealand 34'

Jesse Randall finally gets his reward! Released into space by Matt Garbett, the pacy winger leaves Bijoy Varghese in his wake before unleashing a strike that takes a wicked deflection and flies into the back of the net!

- India vs New Zealand Live Updates: It's One Way Traffic 30'

Ryan Williams is dispossessed and New Zealand launch another rapid counter! Chris Wood bursts through on goal before Pramveer tracks back to crowd him out. Wood squares to Jesse Randall, whose close-range effort is bravely smothered by Vishal Kaithwho takes a nasty knock to the neck in the process and requires medical attention.

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- Ind vs NZ Live: NEW ZEALAND ALMOST MAKE IT TWO 22'

Devastating counter-attack from Jesse Randall down the left after India cough up possession in the Kiwi half! The winger surges into the final third and cuts it back for Logan Rogerson, who blazes his shot off target, a huge let-off for the Blue Tigers!

- India vs New Zealand Live: SO CLOSE FOR THE BLUE TIGERS 19'

Neat link-up play down the right between Jithin and Ryan Williams! Williams bursts into the channel and cuts it back slightly behind Manvir Singh, whose heavy first touch allows the New Zealand centre-backs to swarm him before the ball rolls safely into Alex Paulsen’s arms.

- Ind vs NZ Live: Hosts Dominating Possession; India 0-1 New Zealand 14'

New Zealand are completely dictating the tempo on the ball. India are struggling badly to play out from the back, with their sloppy distribution already gifting the hosts the opening goal.

- Ind vs NZ Friendly Match Updates Live: Brilliant Save By Vishal Kaith 9'

Matt Garbett latches onto the loose ball and fires a fierce half-volley from outside the box, but Vishal Kaith goes full stretch to tip it away!

- India vs New Zealand Live Updates: Own Goal!!! India 0-1 New Zealand 5'

A nightmare start for the Blue Tigers! India lose possession trying to play out from the back and invite instant pressure. Vishal Kaith denies the initial shot, but Jesse Randall’s cutback is cleared by Pramveer straight into Bijoy Varghese, bouncing into the net for an unfortunate own goal.

- Ind vs NZ Live Football Score: Kickoff!

Veteran striker Chris Wood gets the match underway. New Zealand attack from left to right in the first half.

- India vs New Zealand Live: Players Are Warmed Up And Ready

Both teams have completed their pre-match warm-ups under the lights at Go Media Stadium in Auckland. Skipper Anirudh Thapa leads out a fresh-look Indian XI featuring Ryan Williams and Liston Colaco, while New Zealand unleash heavy artillery up front with Chris Wood. We are just minutes away from the Blue Tigers' first-ever international clash on Kiwi soil!

- Ind vs NZ Live Football Match Updates: Blue Tigers Eye Major Upset Against World Cuppers New Zealand

India’s Blue Tigers make their historic debut on New Zealand soil today, kicking off a two-match friendly series at Auckland’s Go Media Stadium. Ranked 138th, Khalid Jamil’s underdog squad aims to pull off a major upset against the 88th-ranked All Whites, who recently competed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

- India vs New Zealand Live Updates: Khalid Jamil Named Strong Starting XI

Indian football team head coach Khalid Jamil has announced a strong starting XI, with Vishal Kaith at the back and Anirudh Thapa as captain.


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