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India U17 Men's Team To Play Friendlies Against UAE In Thailand

By IANS News April 15, 2026 • 22:04 PM View: 75

AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi: The Indian U17 men's team will play two friendly matches against United Arab Emirates on April 17 and 21, 2026, in Samut Prakan, Thailand.

The friendlies, part of India and UAE's preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026, will be played behind closed doors. Both matches will kick off at 16:30 IST at the Windmill Football Club in Samut Prakan, near Bangkok. The 24-member Blue Colts' squad arrived in Thailand on Wednesday, April 15.

Last month, Bibiano Fernandes' side had played three friendlies against Thailand (2-2), Indonesia (3-0 win) and Korea Republic (1-2 defeat) in Lopburi, Thailand. Following the games, the Blue Colts continued their training camp in Kolkata.

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