AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026: India U17 Men’s Team Set To Play Two Friendlies Against Qatar; Check Full Schedule

The India U17 men's team will play two international friendlies against Qatar in Doha on April 25 and April 28, 2026, as part of their final preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026. Both matches will be held behind closed doors and are scheduled to kick off at 9:30 PM IST.

The Blue Colts are currently in Thailand, where they recently secured a 1-0 win over the United Arab Emirates in the first of two friendlies. Following their second match, Bibiano Fernandes' side will travel to Doha on April 22 before heading to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 30 for the continental tournament.

AFC U17 Asian Cup: India Schedule

India has been drawn in Group D of the AFC U17 Asian Cup, where they will face Australia on May 6, Uzbekistan on May 10, and DPR Korea on May 13.

All 24 players in the current squad will travel to Doha, with the final 23-member squad for the Asian Cup set to be announced closer to the tournament.

India U17 Friendly Schedule (Doha)

• April 25: Qatar vs India - 9:30 PM IST
• April 28: Qatar vs India - 9:30 PM IST

These matches are expected to provide crucial match practice for the young Indian side ahead of the continental challenge.