Bangladesh announce 23-member squad for FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026
The Bengal Tigers replaced India in the inaugural edition of the tournament.
Bangladesh National Football Team has officially announced their 23-man squad for the upcoming FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, as it will mark the inaugural edition of the tournament, which is ready to be hosted by Indonesia, as the games are set to begin on 24th September 2026 and conclude on 5th October.
The squad of the Bengal Tigers features some great names after they have been drawn alongside Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore in Division 1, Group A, as the team has the blend of experience and also the youth potential to prove their worth at the world level.
Among the notable inclusions in the team are Farhaan Ali Wahid, who played for Boreham Wood FC, Shuki Itofusa for Fortis FC and Zidane Alexander Yousuf, who is currently a free agent, as the trio could add more versatility and strength to the team ahead of the new campaign.
Bangladesh replaced the Indian Men’s National Football Team after the Blue Tigers withdrew their name from participation, and the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) accepted the invitation they got from Indonesia. The Blue Tigers retreated their name from the inaugural edition of the tournament after they had a scheduling conflict with their clash against Brazil at Salt Lake Stadium on 3rd October, 2026, as AIFF prioritised the friendly clash over the tournament.
With three new faces, Bangladesh are ready to play in the ASEAN Cup 2026
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A bunch of experienced players are in the squad for the Bangladesh Men’s National Football Team as they have officially revealed their squad ahead of their first game in the competition at Jakarta against Malaysia on 25th September 2026, while they will also face Singapore on 28th September and the hosts Indonesia on 1st October, hoping to create a regional legacy in the FIFA ASEAN Cup with a balanced squad.
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The squad has included three goalkeepers to protect the last line of defence, with eight defenders, seven midfielders, where Hamza Choudhury, the face of the nation, Shamit Shome and Jamal Bhuyan could play a big part in the middle of the park, as five forwards will look to score goals in their games.
Talking about the three new faces, Farhaan Ali Wahid, who played for Boreham Wood FC, is one of the youngest prospects who just joined the team, as he played for the English club Fulham and Chelsea’s youth squad and also had the Premier League Player of the Month awards while playing for Fulham’s U21 team.
Along with him, Shuki Itofusa, who currently plays for Fortis FC in the BFL as a primary left wing option for the team, is ready to rise on a big occasion when he plays for Bangladesh, while Zidane Alexander Yousuf, the 18-year-old centre back, is also ready to represent Bangladesh as he featured for English club Walton & Hersham’s youth squad.
Bangladesh squad for FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026
Goalkeepers
- Mitul Marma
- Sujon Hossain
- Mehedi Hasan Srabon
Defenders
- Topu Barman
- Shakil Ahd Topu
- Tario Kazi
- Zayyan Ahmed
- Saad Uddin
- Zidane Yousuf
- Rahmat Mia
- SM Monjur
Midfielders
- Hamza Choudhury
- Shamit Shome
- Jamal Bhuyan
- Sheikh Morsalin
- Sohel Rana
- Sohel Rana Jr
- Md Ridoy
Forwards
- Fahamedul Islam
- Rakib Hossain
- Farhaan Ali Wahid
- Shuki Itofusa
- Minhajul Karim Shadin
FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 Bangladesh fixture
September 25: Bangladesh vs Malaysia – Jakarta
September 28: Singapore vs Bangladesh – Jakarta
October 1: Indonesia vs Bangladesh – Jakarta
Who will Bangladesh face in their opening match?
Bangladesh will face Malaysia on 25 September 2026 in Jakarta.
Who are the new faces in Bangladesh’s squad?
The three notable new additions are Farhaan Ali Wahid, Shuki Itofusa and Zidane Alexander Yousuf.
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