Coach Bibiano Fernandes announced a 23-member Indian team for the upcoming 2026 AFC U17 Men’s Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia on Friday.
The Blue Colts are currently in Doha, where they have played Qatar in two friendly matches (1-1 and 0-0) behind closed doors, and will travel to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on May 3.
India has been drawn in Group D, alongside Australia and Uzbekistan, for the continental competition. The fourth team in the group, North Korea, have withdrawn from the tournament, making it a three-team group.
India will open their campaign against Australia on May 6, and then go up against Uzbekistan on May 10.
The top two teams from the group will progress to the quarter-finals, which also ensures qualification for the FIFA U17 World Cup Qatar 2026.
India’s squad for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026:
Goalkeepers: Alok Nishad, Manashjyoti Baruah, Rajrup Sarkar
Defenders: Abhishek Kumar Mondal, Indra Rana Magar, Korou Meitei Konthoujam, Lawmsangzuala, Lesvin Rebelo, Md Aimaan Bin, Shubham Poonia
Midfielders: Dallalmuon Gangte, Denny Singh Wangkhem, Diamond Singh Thokchom, Moosa Ashiq Sofi, Nitishkumar Meitei Yengkhom
Forwards: Adil Aman A, Azlaan Shah Kh, Gunleiba Wangkheirakpam, Heeranganba Seram, Rahan Ahmed, Raj Singh Wahengbam, Washington Singh Ngangom, Yuvraj Kadam
Head Coach: Bibiano Fernandes
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