Messi in Kerala? Argentina-Australia friendly football match to be played in Kochi on November 17

The worldwide friendly football match between defending World Cup champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, and Australia will be held at Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, Kaloor, in Kochi, Kerala, on November 17, mentioned a press launch issued by the match sponsors, Reporter Broadcasting Company, on Tuesday (October 14, 2025).

Ticket fares will be introduced inside just a few days.

The date has been formally confirmed by the Argentine Football Association. The Kerala authorities has additionally acquired formal communication relating to the occasion, the discharge acknowledged.

When requested whether or not the federal government had acquired any official intimation, Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman mentioned the sponsors had confirmed it.

Reporter Broadcasting Company managing director Anto Augustine mentioned followers would have the chance to watch Lionel Messi and his workforce throughout their coaching session on the day earlier than the match.

The launched mentioned an A.R. Rahman musical live performance and a efficiency by rapper Hanumankind would be held on November 16, together with drone reveals.

Preparations on

The sponsors claimed that preparations on the stadium are progressing at a value of ₹70 crore. The complete venue is being refurbished to meet FIFA requirements and supply world-class services. New seatings are being put in all through the stadium, and high-intensity, international-grade lighting techniques are being arrange. The VIP galleries and pavilions will be among the many main highlights of the upgraded venue. More than 2,000 staff are engaged in the renovation, which is anticipated to be accomplished inside 30 days, the discharge famous.

Ticket costs for the match will be formally introduced throughout the subsequent two days.

Mr. Augustine clarified that each one present experiences circulating about ticket charges are false. Official ticket gross sales are anticipated to start by October 18 or 19, he mentioned.