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 The fourth team in the group, the Republic of Korea, have withdrawn from the tournament, making it a three-team group.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\u2019s boys play Australia on May 6 and Uzbekistan on May 10.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the AFC U17 Asian Cup in Jeddah, India will take on Australia (May 6), Uzbekistan (May 10), and DPR Korea (May 13) in Group D. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, the Indian U17 men's team played many friendlies as part of the preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Recently, the India U17 team played two friendly matches against the United Arab Emirates on April 17 and 21 in Samut Prakan, Thailand. India had won the first friendly 1-0 and then lost 1-5 in the second match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier, in March, Bibiano Fernandes' side had played three friendlies against Thailand (2-2), Indonesia (3-0 win), and the Republic of Korea (1-2 defeat) in Lopburi, Thailand. Following the games, the Blue Colts continued their training camp in Kolkata. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s squad for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Goalkeepers: Alok Nishad, Manashjyoti Baruah, Rajrup Sarkar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Defenders: Abhishek Kumar Mondal, Indra Rana Magar, Korou Meitei Konthoujam, Lawmsangzuala, Lesvin Rebelo, Md Aimaan Bin, Shubham Poonia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Midfielders: Dallalmuon Gangte, Denny Singh Wangkhem, Diamond Singh Thokchom, Moosa Ashiq Sofi, Nitishkumar Meitei Yengkhom.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Defenders: Abhishek Kumar Mondal, Indra Rana Magar, Korou Meitei Konthoujam, Lawmsangzuala, Lesvin Rebelo, Md Aimaan Bin, Shubham Poonia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Head Coach: Bibiano Fernandes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n