India U17 Men's Team Set for Friendly Matches in Thailand

The Indian U17 men's football team is gearing up for a series of friendly matches in Thailand from March 25 to 31, 2026. These matches against Thailand, Indonesia, and the Republic of Korea are crucial for their preparation for the AFC U17 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. The team, coached by Bibiano Fernandes, has already played several international friendlies this year. With a strong squad in place, they aim to perform well in the upcoming tournament. Stay tuned for match schedules and updates on their journey.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 22, 2026, 20:10 IST

Upcoming Friendly Matches

The Indian U17 men's football team is scheduled to compete in friendly matches against Thailand, Indonesia, and the Republic of Korea from March 25 to March 31, 2026, in Lopburi, Thailand, as reported by the AIFF.

Details of the Friendlies

These matches are part of the Blue Colts' training for the AFC U17 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia 2026 and will be conducted without spectators.

The match schedule is as follows:

March 25: India vs Thailand at 17:30 IST

March 28: India vs Indonesia at 17:30 IST

March 31: India vs the Republic of Korea at 15:30 IST

Under the guidance of coach Bibiano Fernandes, the team has already participated in six international friendlies this year, facing Tajikistan, Turkiye, and Myanmar.

AFC U17 Asian Cup Group Stage

In the upcoming AFC U17 Asian Cup, India will compete in Group D against Australia on May 6, Uzbekistan on May 10, and DPR Korea on May 13.

Squad and Coaching Staff

The 24-member squad for the friendlies includes:

Goalkeepers: Alok Nishad, Manashjyoti Baruah, Rajrup Sarkar.

Defenders: Abhishek Kumar Mondal, Indra Rana Magar, Korou Meitei Konthoujam, Lawmsangzuala, Md Aimaan Bin, Moosa Ashiq Sofi, Shubham Poonia, Zoramdinthara.

Midfielders: Dallalmuon Gangte, Denny Singh Wangkhem, Diamond Singh Thokchom, Mukundo Singh Ningthoujam, Nitishkumar Meitei Yengkhom.

Forwards: Adil Aman A, Azlaan Shah Kh, Gunleiba Wangkheirakpam, Heeranganba Seram, Lesvin Rebelo, Rahan Ahmed, Washington Singh Ngangom, Yuvraj Kadam.

The coaching staff includes head coach Bibiano Fernandes, assistant coach Subham Rabha, and goalkeeping coach Parshuram Salwadi.

Match Fixtures

Here are the fixtures for the India U17 men's friendlies in Thailand:

March 25: India vs Thailand at 17:30 IST

March 28: India vs Indonesia at 17:30 IST

March 31: India vs the Republic of Korea at 15:30 IST