India U-20 vs Bangladesh U-20 Live: Follow AFC U-20 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Live

The India U-20 football team are set to make a final push to qualify for the AFC U-20 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers when they face off against Bangladesh U-20 at the Do’stik Stadium, Tashkent (Uzbekistan) on Sunday (6 September 2026).

After having suffered a horrible loss to the hosts in the last game, the Blue Colts need to regain their momentum to produce a dominant display against the Bengal Tigers and pave their way into the main tournament.

Inside the #BlueColts’ dressing room ahead of the decisive #AFCU20 Qualifiers clash against Bangladesh. 👕✨#INDBAN #AsiaDream #IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/KcyjQUZI4E

— Indian Football (@IndianFootball) September 6, 2026

The Stakes

India U-20

India will play Bangladesh on September 6th.

The India U-20 side have had a really topsy-turvy outing at the qualifiers for the 2027 AFC U-20 Asian Cup so far.

After starting the tournament with a rather impressive win over Syria U-20, all that picked up momentum was vanquished in their dismal loss to Uzbekistan U-20 in their last game.

Now, it’s on Mahesh Gawali to reinvigorate his youngsters to be able to pick themselves up and produce another compelling display in the qualifiers.

The India U-20 side need to keep a sturdier defensive shape against the Bangladeshi youngsters, but their priority will definitely be to play on the attack. Gawali will urge his players to be brave and innovative with their attacking build-up play to be able to create and convert big chances, which can inspire them to a big win.

A thrilling win for India U-20 can keep their hopes of qualifying for the AFC U-20 Asian Cup alive, but anything other would be a huge set-back and will probably cause them to miss out on qualification.

Bangladesh U-20

Bangladesh are yet to win a match in AFC U-20 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers.

The Bangladesh U-20 side have struggled to hold their own in the qualification group for the 2027 U-20 AFC Asian Cup, as they have suffered back-to-back losses in quite disappointing fashion.

They have not been able to score a single goal yet and have already conceded five times, being outwitted and overwhelmed in their last two matches. Now, there is some pressure on the Red and Green to be able to salvage at least some kind of a positive result against the Indian youngsters.

The Bangladeshi youngsters will need to improve their overall defensive sturdiness to be able to neutralize India’s attacking threat, but they will also need to be clinical in the transitions and set-pieces to finally get to scoring ways in the qualifiers.

A win for the Bengal Tigers can be a huge confidence-booster and at least salvage something respectable for them in the qualifiers, while another loss would be a bitter end to a really poor qualification round.

Team News

Mahesh Gawali should have the same squad that he did in India’s recently loss to Uzbekistan in the U-20 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.

Bangladesh U-20 should also have a fully fit squad from their last few matches in the qualifiers.

Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played: 15

India U-20 wins: 5

Bangladesh U-20 wins: 3

Draws: 7

Predicted Lineups

India U-20 (4-2-3-1)

Suraj Singh (GK), Yaipharemba Chingakham, Bungson Singh, Sumit Sharma, Malemngamba Singh, Prashan Jojo, Gunleiba Wangkheirakpam, Shami Singamayum, Vishal Yadav, Rohen Singh, Mohamed Faruq Ali

Bangladesh U-20 (4-2-3-1)

Raj Chowdhury (GK), Zidane Yousef, Sheikh Sangram, Ihsan Riduan, Md Abdul Fahim, Md Mithu Chowdhury, Saiful Islam, Ehsan Malik, Farzad Aftab, Md Opu Rahman, Md Mahe Khan

Telecast Details

The AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualifier clash between India and Bangladesh will take place on Sunday, 6 September (2026) at the Do’stlik Stadium in Tashkent (Uzbekistan).

The match will kick off at 4:30 PM IST. It will be available to stream live on YouTube.

When will India U-20 play Bangladesh U-20?

India U-20 will face Bangladesh U-20 on Sunday, 6 September 2026.

Where can fans watch India U-20 vs Bangladesh U-20 live?

The match will be available to stream live on YouTube.

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