Overview
- Argentina and Lionel Messi are scheduled to be in Kerala during the November 10–18 FIFA window, with the match expected in Kochi between November 12 and 18.
- Kerala sports department sources say Australia is the probable opponent, and The Age reports Football Australia has been approached by a third‑party promoter but nothing is locked in.
- Kochi’s Jawaharlal Nehru (Kaloor) Stadium is the reported venue, with an Argentine staff inspection expected and an AFC security review conducted last week.
- The AFA has officially listed Kerala alongside Luanda for November friendlies, and Kerala’s sports minister says the team’s visit has been confirmed via official communication.
- A separate multi‑city Messi visit to India is planned for December, with reporting pointing to events in cities including Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi.