India vs Panama Live Score: India Lead 1-0 in Second Half
India are holding a 1-0 lead against Panama in their international friendly at Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium. Ryan Williams put the Blue Tigers ahead in the first half as India look to make a strong start to their three-match friendly series.
India vs Panama Live Score
India are facing Panama in a high-profile international friendly on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
The match is the first of three major friendlies scheduled for India during this international window. After Panama, India are set to face Brazil on October 3 and Uruguay on October 6, with both matches scheduled in Kolkata.
India 1-0 Panama: Ryan Williams Gives India the Lead
India broke the deadlock in the first half when Ryan Williams scored in the 41st minute, giving Khalid Jamil’s side a 1-0 advantage going into the interval.
The goal provided India with a valuable boost against a Panama side that featured at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
India entered the contest ranked 138th in the FIFA rankings, while Panama are ranked 44th, making this a significant test for the Blue Tigers.
India Maintain Their Advantage
With India leading 1-0 in the second half, the focus has shifted to whether the Blue Tigers can protect their advantage against Panama.
India’s starting XI includes goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, along with Anwar Ali, Bijoy Varghese, Akash Mishra, Tekcham Singh, Ricky Shabong, Lalengmawia Ralte, Ashique Kuruniyan, Vikram Partap Singh, Manvir Singh and Ryan Williams.
Panama have fielded a squad featuring players including César Blackman, José Córdoba, Amir Murillo, Adalberto Carrasquilla and José Fajardo.
A Major Test for Khalid Jamil’s India
The Panama match is particularly significant because it is India’s first senior international meeting with the Central American nation.
Panama’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup has added further importance to the fixture, while India are using the match as preparation ahead of their upcoming encounters with Brazil and Uruguay.
The fixture was originally scheduled for September 26 but was moved forward by one day because of logistical requirements surrounding the Bengaluru Marathon at the same stadium.
What’s Next for India?
India’s three-match friendly schedule is:
- 🇮🇳 India vs Panama — September 25, Bengaluru
- 🇮🇳 India vs Brazil — October 3, Kolkata
- 🇮🇳 India vs Uruguay — October 6, Kolkata
The Panama game is therefore the opening chapter of a demanding run of fixtures against teams that appeared at the 2026 World Cup.
