India name 26-member squad for big friendlies against Brazil, Uruguay and Panama
India's national football team, led by coach Khalid Jamil, has announced a 26-member squad for upcoming international friendlies against Brazil, Uruguay, and Panama. The matches are intended to test the team against high-profile global opponents.
Why it matters
These fixtures represent a significant opportunity for the Indian national team to gain experience against world-class competition and improve their international standing.
NEW DELHI: India head coach Khalid Jamil has named a 26-member squad for the upcoming FIFA international window, with the Blue Tigers set for a demanding run of fixtures against Panama, five-time world champions Brazil and two-time world champions Uruguay.The three-match schedule will give Jamil's side a major opportunity to test themselves against high-profile opposition, with all three countries having featured at the FIFA World Cup earlier this year. India will first face Panama in Bengaluru before travelling to Kolkata for back-to-back encounters against Brazil and Uruguay.The national camp will begin in Bengaluru on September 14, with India scheduled to play Panama on September 26 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium.
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