Hero Intercontinental Cup 2023: Fixtures, Live-Streaming, Schedule, Telecast, Venue, and More
The 2023 Intercontinental Cup, also known as the 2023 Hero Intercontinental Cup due to sponsorship, will be the third edition of a football tournament featuring four nations. The tournament is organized by the AIFF (All India Football Federation).
In the inaugural edition held in 2018, India emerged as the champions by defeating Kenya 2-0 in the final. The 2019 title was won by North Korea, who secured a 1-0 victory over Tajikistan in the final.
The participating teams in the 2023 Hero Intercontinental Cup are:
- Lebanon,
- Mongolia,
- Vanuatu,
- India
The tournament will follow a round-robin format, where each team will play against the others. The top two teams from the group stage will advance to the final.
Hero Intercontinental Cup 2023: Final fixtures and dates
| Date | Time | Match |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2023 | 16:30 | Lebanon vs. Vanuatu |
| June 9, 2023 | 19:30 | India vs. Mongolia |
| June 12, 2023 | 16:30 | Mongolia vs. Lebanon |
| June 12, 2023 | 19:30 | India vs. Vanuatu |
| June 15, 2023 | 16:30 | Vanuatu vs. Mongolia |
| June 15, 2023 | 19:30 | India vs. Lebanon |
| June 18, 2023 | 19:30 | Final |
All the matches of the tournament will take place at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, India. The schedule is as follows:
- June 9, 2023:
- 16:30: Lebanon vs. Vanuatu
- 19:30: India vs. Mongolia
- June 12, 2023:
- 16:30: Mongolia vs. Lebanon
- 19:30: India vs. Vanuatu
- June 15, 2023:
- 16:30: Vanuatu vs. Mongolia
- 19:30: India vs. Lebanon
- June 18, 2023:
- 19:30: Final match
Intercontinental Cup Live Streaming to be available on Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar, Jio TV
For viewers in India, the live telecast of the Hero Intercontinental Cup 2023 will be available on Star Sports Network TV channels. To watch the live stream of the tournament, subscribers can access the Disney+Hotstar App, while Jio users can tune in through the JioTV App.
Hero Intercontinental Cup 2023: India Squad
Goalkeepers:
- Gurpreet Singh Sandhu,
- Gurmeet Singh,
- Amrinder Singh
Defenders:
- Rahul Bheke,
- Subhasish Bose,
- Anwar Ali,
- Sandesh Jhingan,
- Akash Mishra,
- Mehtab Singh,
- Pritam Kotal
Midfielders:
- Anirudh Thapa,
- Rowlin Borges,
- Nikhil Poojary,
- Sahal Abdul Samad,
- Rohit Kumar,
- Mandhakumar Sekar,
- Ashique Kuruniyan,
- Lalengmawia Ralte,
- Jeakson Singh,
- Naorem
- Mahesh
- Singh,
- Udanta Singh
Forwards:
- Ishan Pandita,
- Sunil Chhetri (C),
- Liston Colaco,
- Lallianzuala Chhangte,
- Rahim Ali
Hero Intercontinental Cup 2023: How to buy Tickets for India Football Match
The tickets for the Hero Intercontinental Cup 2023 matches are available only on the Ticketgenie app and website.
Which teams participated in the 2023 Hero Intercontinental Cup?
The participating teams in the 2023 Hero Intercontinental Cup were Lebanon, Mongolia, Vanuatu, and India.
Who won the inaugural edition of the Intercontinental Cup in 2018?
India won the inaugural edition of the Intercontinental Cup in 2018 by defeating Kenya in the final with a score of 2-0.
Who won the 2019 Intercontinental Cup?
North Korea won the 2019 Intercontinental Cup by securing a 1-0 victory over Tajikistan in the final.
Where was the 2023 Hero Intercontinental Cup held?
The 2023 Hero Intercontinental Cup was held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, India.
What were the FIFA rankings of the participating nations in Hero Intercontinental Cup 2023?
The FIFA rankings of the participating national teams in April 2023 were as follows:
- Lebanon: 99
- India: 101
- Vanuatu: 164
- Mongolia: 183
When were the matches played of Hero Intercontinental Cup 2023?
The matches were played from June 9 to June 18, 2023, during the FIFA International Window.
Where can the Hero Intercontinental Cup 2023 be watched live in India?
The live telecast of the Hero Intercontinental Cup 2023 will be available on the Star Sports Network TV channels. The live stream can be accessed through the Disney+Hotstar App for subscribers and the JioTV App for Jio users in India.
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