India U-17 vs Guam U-17 Preview: Predicted Lineups, Team News | AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers

India U-17 beat Singapore U-17 4-2 in their first group game

The qualifiers for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2027 is underway as the Blue Colts are drawn in Group E alongside the U-17 teams from Palestine, Guam, Singapore, and the qualifiers’ hosts Malaysia. Only the group winners will qualify for the 16-team continental tournament that will be played in Uzbekistan this May.

Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur Stadium is hosting all the Group E matches and it will be ready to welcome India U-17 and Guam U-17 when the two sides play each other on 14th November. 

The Stakes 

India U-17 

Mehrajuddin Wadoo’s young team beat the Singapore U-17 team 4-2 in their opening group game on Wednesday. India’s captain Dallalmuon Gangte scored a hattrick while Ristik got a goal to get their important first win.

Palestine U-17 have won both their group games so far and are leaving Group E, hence the Blue Colts will have to beat Guam to continue their momentum before they meet the group leaders on 17th November. 

Guam U-17 

The Guam U-17 team is currently at the bottom of Group E. They suffered a 6-0 loss to Singapore and a 5-0 loss to Palestine and are all but out of the reckoning to qualify for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2027. 

Guam will be playing for pride against the Blue Colts and they will be eager to step up and upset the Blue Colts on Saturday.  

Team News 

Both the India U-17 football team and Guam U-17 team will have a fully fit squad at the behest of their respective managers.

Predicted Lineups 

India U-17  (4-2-3-1)

Maroof Shafi (GK), Sangnuntluanga, Zoramdinthara Lalhunmawia, R Lawmsangzuala, Hrishikesh Charan, Mukundo Singh, Md Sahir Ali, Leo Thongbam, Kamgouhao Doungel, Dallalmuon Gangte, Sailex Oinam

Guam U-17 (4-3-3)

Liam Ralph (GK), David Benavente, Timothy Dixon,  Nikko Byerly, Haruki Okamoto, Kansuki Ishii, Trystan Santos, Stephen Rioja, Gage Cruz, Peter Barcinas, Julian Escalante 

Player to Watch 

Dallalmuon Gangte (India) 

Dallalmuon Gangte, the Indian U-17 team captain scored a hat-trick against Singapore in India’s opening Group E game. The youngster is part of NorthEast United’s youth team and has also played in the India’s U-17 Youth League. 

Gangte is versatile and can also play as a central and attacking midfielder. As seen in the first match, the 16-year-old can also push forward and is not afraid of taking shots. Expect the youngster to run the game and also be a favourite to get on the scoresheet once again. 

Head-to-Head record

There are no official matches previously between the Blue Colts and Guam’s U-17 teams so far. This will be the first encounter between the two. 

Did you know? 

• Guam has never qualified to any AFC U17 Asian Cups in the past 
• The Blue Colts have qualified to the AFC U17 Asian Cup ten times in their history 
• Only the top team from Group E will qualify to the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2027 
• India had finished third in their group in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026

Telecast Details

The AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifiers between India U-17 and Guam U-17 will take place on Saturday, 14th November 2026, at the Kuala Lumpur Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The match will kick off at 2:00 PM IST. It is likely to be streamed live on the FAMTV Malaysia YouTube Channel. 

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