The Indian football team is set to participate in the Intercontinental Cup 2024 during the FIFA window in September. The tournament will be played in Hyderabad and is scheduled from September 2 to 10, 2024.

The Intercontinental Cup previously featured four countries, including India, in each edition. Countries like Kenya, New Zealand, Chinese Taipei, North Korea, Tajikistan, Syria, Lebanon, Vanuatu, and Mongolia have participated in the AIFF-organized tournament.

This year, the Intercontinental Cup will be a tri-nation tournament with Syria and Mauritius joining hosts India. With Syria participating for the second time, Mauritius' inclusion marks its debut in this multi-nation tournament.

Currently, Syria rank 93rd in the latest FIFA rankings, while Mauritius are placed 179th. India are currently in the 124th spot and is the second-best-ranked country in this tournament.

The Intercontinental Cup will mark its fourth edition this year. The Blue Tigers have been the most successful team in the tournament, winning the title twice, in 2018 and 2023.

The tournament was held in Mumbai in its inaugural year, 2018. It was later hosted in Ahmedabad in 2019 and Bhubaneswar in 2023, with Hyderabad getting the opportunity this time.

The AIFF has recently announced the appointment of Spanish head coach Manolo Marquez as Igor Stimac's successor. The Intercontinental Cup in September will mark Marquez's debut with the senior national team, as he embarks on a new journey with the Blue Tigers.

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