Archive · 5 Jun 2025
India Name Squad for AFC Asian Cup Qualifier Against Hong Kong
The Indian men's national football team is getting ready to play against Hong Kong in a big qualifying match.
They recently played a friendly match and lost to Thailand.
The coach picked 25 players for the upcoming game.
Three players were sent back home.
The team needs to win this game because all the teams in their group have the same number of points right now.
The team showed some good plays in the friendly but didn't score.
Now they're focused on doing well in the match against Hong Kong.
India's football team has trimmed its squad to 25 players for the AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong.
India lost a FIFA international friendly against Thailand 2-0.
Goalkeeper Hrithik Tiwari and defenders Mehtab Singh and Subhasish Bose have been released from the squad.
India's qualifying campaign began with a goalless draw against Bangladesh.
All teams in India's group are currently tied with one point each.
- Who
- Indian men's national football team
- What
- The team is preparing for an AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong.
- When
- June 10 (Hong Kong game)
- Where
- Thailand and Bangkok (preparations)
- Why
- To compete in the AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong.
- Squad Size
- 25
- Head Coach
- Manolo Marquez
- Score of Friendly Match
- 2-0
- Upcoming Opponent
- Hong Kong
- Friendly Match Opponent
- Thailand