Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Argentina to Face Australia in Kerala Friendly in November
Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, will play a friendly soccer match against Australia in Kochi, India in November.
This match is part of Argentina's FIFA friendly schedule.
The game is expected to be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi.
Messi's previous visit to India was in 2011.
After the match, Messi will return to the US.
Messi will also return to India in December, visiting Calcutta, Mumbai, and New Delhi as part of the ‘GOAT Tour of India 2025.’
Argentina will play a friendly match against Australia in Kerala in November.
The match is part of the team's FIFA friendly schedule.
The match is expected to be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi.
The match will be between November 15-18.
Lionel Messi is confirmed to play.
- Who
- Argentina and Australia national football teams
- What
- A friendly match
- When
- November 15-18, 2025
- Where
- Kochi, Kerala, India
- Why
- Part of Argentina's FIFA friendly schedule
- Teams
- Argentina, Australia
- Location
- Kochi, Kerala, India
- Likely Dates
- November 15-18, 2025
- Venue
- Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium (Kaloor Stadium)
- Messi's India Visit
- Confirmed for match; personal tour in December
Sources
Leo Messi-led Argentina likely to face Australia in Kerala friendly this November - Telegraph India
Messi's Argentina Most Likely to Play Against Australia in Kerala Friendly
Lionel Messi's Argentina likely to face Australia in Kerala in November - Report
Lionel Messi To Mark His 2nd India Visit In November, Argentina Likely To Host Australia In Kerala
Lionel Messi's Argentina To Play In India In November - Venue Confirmed, Opponent Finalised: Reports
