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Bibiano Fernandes Announces India’s Squad For 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup In Saudi Arabia

By IANS News May 01, 2026 • 20:20 PM View: 159

FIFA U17 World Cup Qatar: India U17 men’s national team head coach Bibiano Fernandes, on Friday, named the 23-member squad for the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. The Blue Colts are currently in Doha, Qatar, where they have played Qatar in two friendly matches (1-1 and 0-0) behind closed doors, and will travel to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on May 3.

India have been drawn in Group D, alongside Australia and Uzbekistan. The fourth team in the group, the Republic of Korea, have withdrawn from the tournament, making it a three-team group. Bibiano’s boys play Australia on May 6 and Uzbekistan on May 10.

The top two teams from the group will progress to the quarter-finals, which also ensures qualification for the FIFA U17 World Cup Qatar 2026.

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