India invited Brazil, Uruguay and Panama for a rare home friendly series, losing 0-4 and 1-6 but scoring against Uruguay for the first time since 1982. The experiment raises a familiar question: do heavy defeats build a team?
Harry Kane is one appearance from equalling Peter Shilton's England record of 125 caps. Elsewhere in a busy international window, Uruguay thrashed India 6-1 and Russia led Nigeria at half-time.
Lionel Messi plays his final match for Argentina in a home friendly against Benin, closing a two-decade international career with 207 caps, 125 goals and a World Cup. Days earlier he accepted an honorary doctorate from the University of Buenos Aires.
South Korea lost 4-1 to Uruguay in a Seoul friendly, leaving fans frustrated and comparing the display to past coaching eras. Interim coach Moreno now faces doubts about a permanent deal.
Japan beat Venezuela 2-1 in a Kirin Challenge Cup friendly after a stoppage-time VAR review overturned a Venezuela penalty and awarded Japan one instead. Ayase Ueda scored twice, including the winning spot kick.
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