India name 27-member squad for crucial FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Kuwait
![Post Featured Image](https://assets-webp.khelnow.com/d7293de2fa93b29528da214253f1d8d0/news/uploads/2024/05/1037-Khel-Now-16-copy.jpg.webp)
(Courtesy : AIFF)
The Blue Tigers will face Kuwait on June 6.
Indian senior men’s team head coach Igor Stimac, on Thursday, May 23, 2024, named a 27-member squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Kuwait on June 6.
A total of 32 players had been camping in Bhubaneswar, out of which Phurba Lachenpa, Parthib Gogoi, Imran Khan, Muhammad Hammad and Jithin MS have been released from the camp.
Stimac said, “All of them were very professional and hard-working. The competition is really strong amongst them, especially in the positions of Jithin and Parthib. Parthib and Hammad suffered minor injuries a few days back and will need 7-14 days of rest.”
The remaining players will continue to train in Bhubaneswar until May 29 when they will travel to Kolkata. The Blue Tigers will face Kuwait at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on June 6 before travelling away to take on Qatar on June 11 in their last two matches of Group A.
India are currently placed second in the group, with four points from four matches. The top two teams in the group will qualify for Round 3 of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers and book their berth at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027.
- Top five highlights from AIFF League Committee’s meeting on May 1
- Four positions Kerala Blasters need to fix this summer
- I-League Second Division 2023: Teams which qualified for final round
- Yan Dhanda reveals his favourite Indian players
India’s 27-member squad for the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Kuwait:
Goalkeepers: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Amrinder Singh, Vishal Kaith.
Defenders: Amey Ranawade, Anwar Ali, Jay Gupta, Lalchungnunga, Mehtab Singh, Narender, Nikhil Poojary, Rahul Bheke, Subhasish Bose.
Midfielders: Anirudh Thapa, Brandon Fernandes, Edmund Lalrindika, Jeakson Singh Thounaojam, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Liston Colaco, Mahesh Singh Naorem, Nandhakumar Sekar, Sahal Abdul Samad, Suresh Singh Wangjam.
Forwards: David Lalhlansanga, Manvir Singh, Rahim Ali, Sunil Chhetri, Vikram Partap Singh
![India name 27-member squad for crucial FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Kuwait](https://assets-webp.khelnow.com/d7293de2fa93b29528da214253f1d8d0/news/uploads/2024/05/51-Lineup-16-copy.jpg.webp)
For more updates, follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Whatsapp & Telegram
- ISL 2024-25: All transfers completed so far in summer transfer window
- Manchester United identify Antonio Silva as alternative to Jarrad Branthwaite
- Rajasthan United rebranded as Shrachi Rajasthan Tigers under Shrachi Sports
- Top five best managers in Premier League 2024-25 season
- LAFC make bumper contract offer to Antoine Griezmann
- ISL 2024-25: All transfers completed so far in summer transfer window
- Calcutta Football League 2024: Fixtures, results, standings & more
- Mumbai City set to host their pre-season camp in Thailand
- It is a massive opportunity for players, coaches and officials: Punjab FC coach Sankarlal Chakraborty ahead of PL Next Gen Cup [Exclusive]
- Crispin Chettri signs contract extension as Odisha FC Women's team head coach