The Hero Intercontinental Cup Final is set to take place between India and Lebanon, the top two teams from the round-robin group stage. The match will take place on June 19th.
India and Lebanon had already secured their spots in the final after both teams settled for a goalless draw in their last encounter. Mongolia and Vanuatu were also participating in the four-nation tournament.
The significance of the Hero Intercontinental Cup Final is evident as Lebanon is at the 99th position in the FIFA rankings, whereas India is placed at 101st. A win for the Blue Tigers would allow them to surpass Lebanon in the rankings and re-enter the top 100. Interestingly, India broke into the top 100 rankings when they won the inaugural edition of the Intercontinental Cup in 2018. The national team’s highest-ever FIFA rankings were achieved in February 1996 when Bhaichung Bhutia and IM Vijayan were actively playing.
Football enthusiasts and fans are eagerly waiting for the face-off between these two teams. India will be looking to win the final to make their way back into the top 100 rankings and take home the title for the second time.
The Hero Intercontinental Cup Final will be a significant game for both teams, and it will be interesting to see how they tackle each other on the field. Fans can get ready for an exciting match, and stay tuned for updates on the time and location of the game.
