India Women's vs Russia Women's Live Streaming: Where & when to watch international friendly?

Kishore Bharati will set to host the two international clashes

A quality opponent in the house with the 69th-ranked Indian Women’s Football Team are all set to poised to return to the bigger stage after they have won the SAFF Championship, as they will face the Russian Women’s National Football Team twice on 8th & 11th October, 2026 at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan, and the first international clash between these two sides is scheduled to start at 18:00 IST.

Kolkata awaits the historic clash as the Blue Tigresses are set for their debut in the City of Joy for the very first time, when they will face a higher-ranked side like Russia’s women’s side as the international friendly between these two nations came after a long wait, as they both faced each other on 1994.

Historic India vs Russia clash are ready to set the tone

After clinching the SAFF Championship, the Indian Women’s National Side are preparing in full swing as a good side like Russia are waiting for them, and Crispin Chettri’s side looks to maintain their shape with a steady defence and impactful attacking options like Sanfida Nongrum and Sangita Basfore, who can definitely create problems in the opponent’s half with their late runs and great decision-making.

In the attack, Lynda Kom and Malavika, with Jasoda Munda, might prove their worth after a good couple of training sessions with the national camp, as the Blue Tigresses have already practised in Kolkata.

Talking about the Russian women’s side, they have played four international fixtures in 2026, where they have bagged three wins, along with defeating China in recent times, and now for them the Blue Tigresses are waiting. In an away clash in a football-loving state, India might cause major concerns for their side, as they need to be aware of that situation and look to play with positive intent. They also didn’t show up with an open defensive line, or else the Indian attacking outlets might generate some good moves.

Blue Tigresses squad for Russia friendly

Goalkeepers: Adrija Sarkhel, Monalisha Devi Moirangthem, Nandini
Defenders: Dhurga Perumal, Juli Kishan, Kiran Pisda, Malati Munda, Mousumi Murmu, Purnima Kumari, Ranjana Chanu Sorokhaibam, Shubhangi Singh
Midfielders: Babina Devi Lisham, Baby Sana, Cindy Colney, Priyadharshini Selladurai, Sanfida Nongrum, Sangita Basfore, Santosh
Forwards: Jasoda Munda, Lynda Kom Serto, Malavika P, Renu, Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam, Sushmita Jadhav

Head Coach: Crispin Chettri

Indian women’s national team’s schedule:
October 8: India vs Russia 
October 11: India vs Russia

Venue: Kishore Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata

Telecast Details

The India vs Russia women’s friendly clash will take place at the Kishore Bharati Krinangan on Thursday (8 October, 2026).

There is still no telecast information for the clash.

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