India Football Team: Igor Stimac names 26-man Probables for Training Camp

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India have announced 26 players for the upcoming national camp ahead of the World Cup qualifiers in June.

Igor Stimac, the head coach of the Indian senior men's team, unveiled the initial roster chosen for the training camp in Bhubaneswar on Saturday (May 4).

This camp is pivotal for the team's preparation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian Qualifiers Round 2 matches as India looks set to compete against Kuwait and Qatar.

They will host Kuwait in Kolkata on June 6 and then play Qatar in Doha on June 11 for the final two matches of this round. After a dismal outing against Afghanistan, India's hopes for the next stage qualification is in doubt and the Blue Tigers will have to get a positive result against Kuwait to have any realistic chance for qualification.

These matches are part of Group A's fixtures, where India currently holds the second position with four points from four games. The top two teams from the group will advance to Round 3 of the qualifiers and secure a spot in the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027.

The camp will kick off on May 10 in Bhubaneswar, marking the beginning of intensive preparations.

India Squad for Bhubaneswar Camp

The list of 26 probables includes a mix of goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards. Among the goalkeepers, Amrinder Singh and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu have been called up.

The defenders' lineup features Amey Ranawade, Jay Gupta, Lalchungnunga among the big names. I-League club Real Kashmir FC's captain Muhammad Hammad is also named for the camp.

In terms of midfielders, Isaka Ralte, and Brandon Fernandes make the squad while East Bengal's Nandha Kumar is also included.

Sunil Chhetri is called up while Mohammedan's David Lalhlansanga is also named for the camp.

India First List for 26-man Training Camp

Goalkeepers: Amrinder Singh, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu.

Defenders: Amey Ganesh Ranawade, Jay Gupta, Lalchungnunga, Muhammad Hammad, Narender, Nikhil Poojary, Roshan Singh Naorem.

Midfielders: Brandon Fernandes, Edmund Lalrindika, Imran Khan, Isak Vanlalruatfela, Jeakson Singh Thounaojam, Mahesh Singh Naorem, Mohammad Yasir, Nandhakumar Sekar, Rahul Kannoly Praveen, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Vibin Mohanan.

Forwards: David Lalhlansanga, Jithin Madathil Subran, Lalrinzuala, Parthib Sundar Gogoi, Rahim Ali, Sunil Chhetri.