The India U-17 Men’s Football Team will play two international friendly matches against United Arab Emirates on November 1 and 4, 2026, in Ras Al Khaimah as part of their preparations for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 Qualifiers.
The first friendly will be played at the Emirates Football Club Stadium in Ras Al Khaimah on November 1, with kick-off scheduled for 20:30 IST. The second will take place at the Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Stadium, also in Ras Al Khaimah at 20:30 IST.
The Blue Colts, coached by Mehrajuddin Wadoo, played two friendlies against Myanmar in Thanlyin earlier this month, drawing the first match 1-1 before winning the second 4-0. The team subsequently continued its preparatory camp in Margao and is scheduled to arrive in the UAE on October 30.
Following the second friendly against the UAE, the squad will travel directly to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on November 5 for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 Qualifiers, which will take place from November 11 to 20.
India will begin their campaign against Singapore on November 11, before facing Guam on November 14, Palestine on November 17 and Malaysia on November 20.
India U-17 Men’s Friendlies in UAE:
20:30 IST, November 1, 2026: UAE vs India (Emirates Football Club Stadium, Ras Al Khaimah)
20:30 IST, November 4, 2026: UAE vs India (Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Stadium, Ras Al Khaimah)
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