The Indian Under-17 men’s team will begin their 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifying match against Palestine at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
The team, coached by Bibiano Fernandes, will also face Chinese Taipei, Lebanon and the Islamic Republic of Iran in the group stage. The group winner will then qualify for the final tournament in Saudi Arabia next year, which will also function as a qualification process for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026.
India arrives at the tournament after an extensive preparatory phase, which included the SAFF U-17 Championship title in September and two friendlies in China in October.
LIVESTREAM AND TELECAST INFO
When does the AFC Under-17 Asian Cup Qualifier between India and Palestine start?
The AFC Under-17 Asian Cup Qualifier between India and Palestine will kick off at 7:30 PM IST on Saturday, November 22 at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad.
Where can you watch the India-Palestine AFC Under-17 Asian Cup qualifier?
The India vs Palestine AFC Under-17 Asian Cup qualifier will not be telecast anywhere in India. The match will be streamed live on FIFA+.
INDIA’S SCHEDULE (All matches at 7:30 PM IST)
November 22: India vs Palestine
November 26: India vs Chinese Taipei
November 28: India vs Lebanon
November 30: India vs IR Iran
INDIA’S ENTIRE TEAM
Goalkeepers: Manashjyoti Baruah, Maroof Shafi, Rajrup Sarkar.
Defenders: Abhishek Kumar Mondal, Ankur Rajbagh, Indra Rana Magar, Korou Meitei Konthoujam, Lawitei Konthoujam, Md Aimaan Bin, Shubham Poonia.
Leadership in the musu: Daraj Para, Mesib.
Forards: Ahazim Parveez Relate, Azlan Shah Kh, Wangkheyamam, Seram, Sarm Khan, Rebello, Rahan Ahmed.
Published on November 22, 2025


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