India U-17 head coach Bibiano Fernandes announces squad for AFC U-17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026

India will begin their campaign against Australia

India U-17 men’s national team head coach Bibiano Fernandes, on Friday, May 1, 2026, named the 23-member squad for AFC U-17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026.

The Blue Colts are currently in Doha, Qatar, 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’s opponents

India have been drawn in Group D, alongside Australia and Uzbekistan. The fourth team in the group, DPR Korea, have withdrawn from the tournament, making it a three-team group.

Bibiano’s boys play Australia on May 6 and Uzbekistan on May 10.

Fixtures

6 May: India vs Australia at 9:30 PM IST

10 May: India vs Uzbekistan at 10:30 PM IST

India’s squad for the AFC U-17 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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