Unity Cup 2026: Indian football team complete squad
India will play their first match against Jamaica.
Indian Football Team are all set to make their debut in the Unity Cup 2026 against Jamaica on 28th May at 12:00 IST. The Blue Tigers have been gearing up for this mammoth task and will look to make the most of this opportunity on a global stage.
But many unfortunate circumstances occurred even before the tournament started, such as Mohun Bagan SG calling back their 8 players from the India camp and Anwar Ali and Ashique Kuruniyan sustaining injuries right before the tournament; the Indian team had to leave with a depleted squad of 18 members.
With a lack of squad depth and concerns around the starting lineup, especially with key players like Apuia and Liston missing out, midfielder Macarton Nickson and defender Nikhil Barla were later called up to the Indian squad for Unity Cup 2026.
India squad for Unity Cup
Goalkeepers: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Hrithik Tiwari, Albino Gomes
Defenders: Rahul Bheke, Nikhil Poojary, Roshan Singh Naorem, Sandesh Jhingan, Akash Mishra, Bijoy Varghese, Pramveer, Nikhil Barla
Midfielders: Jeakson Singh Thounaojam, Noufal PN, Ricky Shabong, Louis Macarton Nickson
Forwards: Ryan Williams, Edmund Lalrindika, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Rahim Ali, Farukh Choudhary
Unity Cup 2026 Schedule:
- Semi-final One: Tuesday, May 26, 19:30 BST (00:00 IST, May 27): Nigeria vs Zimbabwe
- Semi-Final Two: Wednesday, May 27, 19:30 BST (00:00 IST, May 28): Jamaica vs India
- Final and Third-place Play-off: Saturday, May 30
Where to watch the Unity Cup 2026 live in India?
Football fans in India can watch all four matches of the Unity Cup 2026 live on FanCode. The tournament will be available for streaming not only in India, but also for viewers in Nepal and Sri Lanka, giving supporters across South Asia the chance to follow every moment of the action live.
When will India play in the Unity Cup 2026?
India national football team will begin their Unity Cup 2026 campaign against Jamaica national football team on May 27 at The Valley in London. The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 PM local time, which is 12:00 AM IST on May 28
Where will India play their Unity Cup 2026 matches?
All Unity Cup 2026 matches will be played at The Valley, the home stadium of Charlton Athletic FC in London.
Where can fans watch India’s Unity Cup 2026 matches live?
Fans in India can watch the Unity Cup 2026 live on the FanCode app and website. The tournament will be streamed exclusively online, with no confirmed television broadcast in India.
Which teams are participating in the Unity Cup 2026?
The four participating teams are India, Nigeria, Jamaica and Zimbabwe.
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A sports journalist for over 4 years, Triyasha has been covering Indian Football and Kanbaddi meticulously, She specialises in in-depth knowledge of the game, the players and the footballing infrastructure and heritage in India.