India name 26-player squad for friendlies against Brazil, Uruguay and Panama

India head coach Khalid Jamil announced a 26-player squad on September 1, 2026, for the national football team’s upcoming international friendlies against Panama, Brazil and Uruguay. The fixtures will be played in Bengaluru and Kolkata between September 26 and October 6.

India will face Panama in Bengaluru on September 26. The team will then play Brazil in Kolkata on October 3, followed by Uruguay at the same venue on October 6. The matches against Brazil and Uruguay are part of the FIFA international window in September-October 2026.

The squad includes midfielder Ricky John Shabong, who made his international debut in May 2026 at the Unity Cup in London. His inclusion comes in a 26-player group selected for the three fixtures.

India’s training camp is scheduled to begin in Bengaluru on September 14, ahead of the opening match against Panama. The team will remain involved in the fixture schedule through the two matches in Kolkata in early October.

Fixture schedule

• September 26, 2026: India vs Panama, Bengaluru
• October 3, 2026: India vs Brazil, Kolkata
• October 6, 2026: India vs Uruguay, Kolkata

The announcement concerns the squad and schedule for the three friendlies. The research information identifies The Sports Room as the source of the details.