India will open its campaign against Jamaica in the second semifinal on Thursday. | Photo Credit: AIFF MEDIA

The Indian football team will return to action on English soil after 24 years when it takes part in the Unity Cup 2026 in London. The Blue Tigers, under head coach Khalid Jamil, will begin their campaign against Jamaica in the second semifinal at The Valley, the home of Charlton Athletic FC.

TEAMS PARTICIPATING

Nigeria - Ranked 26 in the World

Jamaica - Ranked 71 in the World

Zimbabwe - Ranked 130 in the World

India - Ranked 136 in the World

FORMAT OF COMPETITION

The Unity Cup will be played in a knockout format. Nigeria will face Zimbabwe in the first semifinal, while India will take on Jamaica in the second. The winners will advance to the final, while the losing teams will contest the third-place playoff.

SCHEDULE OF COMPETITION

May 26: Nigeria vs Zimbabwe, 7:30pm BST / 12:00am IST, May 27

May 27: Jamaica vs India, 7:30pm BST / 12:00am IST, May 28

May 30: Third-place playoff and final ( Time to be announced)

WHERE TO WATCH UNITY CUP 2026 IN INDIA?

The Unity Cup 2026 will be live-streamed on Fancode in India.

Published on May 26, 2026