Archive · 25 Aug 2026
India U-20 Builds Confidence Before Asian Cup Qualifiers
India’s under-20 football team is preparing for an important tournament.
The team played four practice games before the qualifiers.
India won three games and drew one.
They scored five goals and did not let opponents score.
They played Singapore twice and Yemen twice.
The games helped the players practice against different styles of teams.
The players also learned what they need to improve.
India will now travel to Tashkent for three qualifying matches.
They will play Syria, Uzbekistan, and Bangladesh.
India U-20 completed four unbeaten friendlies, recording three wins and one draw.
The team defeated Singapore twice, drew with Yemen, and beat Yemen once.
India scored five goals and kept four consecutive clean sheets during the matches.
The camp helped players gain experience, build confidence, and identify areas for improvement.
India will face Syria, Uzbekistan, and Bangladesh in the qualifiers in Tashkent.
- Who
- The India U-20 men's football team, coached by Mahesh Gawali, including players Vishal Yadav and captain Sumit Sharma Brahmacharimayum.
- What
- India completed an unbeaten preparation run before the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers.
- When
- The four friendlies were played earlier in the month; the qualifiers are scheduled for August 31, September 3, and September 6.
- Where
- The friendlies took place in Bengaluru, while the qualifiers will be played in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
- Why
- The matches provided preparation, match exposure, confidence, and opportunities to identify areas for improvement before the qualifiers.
- Friendly record
- Three wins and one draw in four matches
- Goals scored
- Five
- Goals conceded
- Zero
- Opponents
- Singapore and Yemen
- Qualifying venue
- Tashkent, Uzbekistan
- Upcoming opponents
- Syria, Uzbekistan, and Bangladesh
- Qualification format
- Group winners and the seven best second-placed teams across eight groups qualify