India Under-17 men’s national team head coach Bibiano Fernandes, on Friday, announced the 23-member squad for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026 to be held in Saudi Arabia.
India has been drawn in Group D, alongside Australia and Uzbekistan. The fourth team in the group, the Republic of Korea, has withdrawn from the tournament, making it a three-team group.
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The top two teams from the group will progress to the quarterfinals, which also ensures qualification for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026.
FULL SQUAD
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.
SCHEDULE
May 6: India vs Australia – 9:30 p.m. IST
May 10: India vs Uzbekistan – 10:30 p.m. IST
Published on May 01, 2026
