India U17 men's team to play two friendlies against UAE
The friendlies are a part of their preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 Qualifiers.
The India U17 men’s team will play two international friendly matches against United Arab Emirates on November 1 and 4, 2026, in Ras Al Khaimah as part of their preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 Qualifiers.
India U17’s first friendly will be played at the Emirates Football Club Stadium in Ras Al Khaimah on November 1, with kick-off scheduled for 20:30 IST. The second will take place at the Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Stadium, also in Ras Al Khaimah, at 20:30 IST.
The Blue Colts, coached by Mehrajuddin Wadoo, played two friendlies against Myanmar in Thanlyin earlier this month, drawing the first match 1-1 before winning the second 4-0. The team subsequently continued its preparatory camp in Margao and is scheduled to arrive in the UAE on October 30.
India U17 men’s friendlies in UAE:
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- 20:30 IST, November 1, 2026: UAE vs India (Emirates Football Club Stadium, Ras Al Khaimah)
- 20:30 IST, November 4, 2026: UAE vs India (Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Stadium, Ras Al Khaimah)
Following the second friendly against the UAE, the squad will travel directly to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on November 5 for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 Qualifiers, which will take place from November 11 to 20.
India will begin their campaign against Singapore on November 11, before facing Guam on November 14, Palestine on November 17 and Malaysia on November 20.
India’s schedule in AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers
- 18:30 IST, November 11: Singapore vs India
- 13:00 IST, November 14: India vs Guam
- 13:00 IST, November 17: Palestine vs India
- 18:30 IST, November 20: India vs Malaysia
Venue: MP Selayang Stadium, Selayang
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