India Announces 26-Member Squad for Upcoming Football Friendlies
· Sports · Indian Express, Sportstar, Times of India
India coach Khalid Jamil has named a 26-member squad for upcoming international football friendlies against Panama, Brazil, and Uruguay. The match against Panama is scheduled for September 26 in Bengaluru, while the fixtures against Brazil and Uruguay will take place in Kolkata on October 3 and 6, respectively. The team will begin a preparatory camp in Bengaluru on September 14. These matches were added to the AIFF calendar following India's withdrawal from the FIFA ASEAN Cup to avoid scheduling conflicts.
Why it matters
The matches provide the Indian football team with high-profile international competition, replacing participation in the FIFA ASEAN Cup.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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