Bengaluru Hosts Two Closed‑Door U‑20 Matches as India Gears Up for China 2027 Qualifiers

Two friendly matches against Singapore will be played at Bengaluru's Centre for Sports Excellence on August 3 and 6, with the venue sealed to the public. The fixtures start at 7 p.m. IST and serve as a final rehearsal for the India Under‑20 side before the AFC U‑20 Asian Cup China 2027 qualifying round in Tashkent. The 30‑player roster, selected after a nationwide trial that saw 102 candidates, features a balanced mix of goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards, allowing the coaching staff to assess combinations ahead of the continental campaign.