India U-20 men’s team set to face Yemen in two friendlies
Bengaluru will host both the games.
The India U-20 men’s team will play two friendly matches against Yemen at the Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru on August 20 and 23, 2026, as part of their preparations for the AFC U-20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers. Both encounters will kick off at 16:30 and will be played behind closed doors.
As reported by Khel Now earlier, the Blue Colts are ready to roar against Yemen after their friendlies over Singapore and the matches, being played as part of the teams’ preparations for the AFC U-20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers.
India U-20 men’s team gearing up for Yemen test
These will be India’s third and fourth friendly matches of the training camp, following two victories over Singapore at the same venue on August 3 and 6, with the Blue Colts winning 3-0 and 1-0, respectively.
The Blue Army and Yemen have only met once before at this age group a goalless draw in the AFC U19 Championship Qualifiers in 2017.
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Following the friendlies, the Blue Colts will travel to Tashkent on August 26, five days before the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, to acclimatise to the local conditions and get additional training time in the Tashkent weather.
India will open their campaign against Syria on August 31, before facing Uzbekistan on September 3 and Bangladesh on September 6.
When will India U20 play Yemen?
India U20 will play two friendly matches against Yemen on August 20 and August 23, 2026. Both friendlies are scheduled to kick off at 4:30 PM IST.
Will fans be allowed to watch the matches?
No. Both India U20 vs Yemen friendlies will be played behind closed doors.
How many friendly matches have Blue Colts played in this camp?
The Yemen games will be Blue Colts third and fourth friendlies of the current training camp.
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