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Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium: India’s national football team will see a historic addition on March 31, when Ryan Williams is expected to make his debut in the Blue Tigers jersey against Hong Kong in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi.

The 32-year-old midfielder, born in Perth, Australia, received FIFA clearance in November 2025 to represent India, a decision that marked the culmination of a long and complex eligibility process.

“Since we got the clearance, all I’ve been thinking about is March 31,” Williams said, reflecting on the months of anticipation. He missed India’s previous fixture against Bangladesh on November 18, 2025, despite travelling to Dhaka and training with the squad, because the FIFA approval arrived too late.