Ryan Williams could make his debut for the Indian football team when the Blue Tigers take on Bangladesh in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers in Dhaka on Tuesday, November 18. The Australian-born winger recently joined the national squad and has quickly become the main focus of attention ahead of the match, with fans eager to see how he fits into India’s ongoing attack and whether he can solve the counter-attack.
Williams is expected to add pace and energy in the final third. His debut also comes at a significant time as India play Bangladesh in Dhaka for the first time in 22 years. Both teams are already out of the qualification race, but given the long-standing rivalry and the possibility of gaining points in the FIFA rankings, the match still has significance.
India and Bangladesh will meet for the 30th time, with India holding the all-time lead. The team started their camp in Bengaluru before traveling to Dhaka where a strong crowd is expected after the tickets sold out quickly. Head coach Khalid Jamil included some young players and some of them — along with Williams — could make their first senior appearance.
For Williams, this game marks the start of his journey with India and fans will be watching closely to see how he fares on his first international tour.
When and where to watch AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers between Bangladesh and India?
Bangladesh vs India 2027 Asia Cup Final Qualifier match will be played at Dhaka National Stadium on Tuesday 18th November 2025, kick off at 19:30 IST.
How to watch Bangladesh vs India in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers?
You can watch the match live via streaming on FanCode, which holds the digital rights to this match. Simply log into the FanCode app or website at match time to watch the game live.
What are the squads for Bangladesh vs India in AFC Qualifiers?
India: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK), Hrithik Tiwari (GK), Sahil (GK), Akash Mishra, Anwar Ali, Bikash Yumnam, Hmingthanmawia Ralte, Jay Gupta, Pramveer, Rahul Bheke, Sandesh Jhingan, Brison Fernandes, Lalremtluang Na Louis Fana Louis Fana Nikhil Prabhu, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Edmund Lalrindika, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Mohammed Sanan, Rahim Ali, Ryan Williams, Vikram Partap Singh.
Head Coach: Khalid Jamil
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Issued by:
Amar Panicker
Published on:
November 18, 2025
