Head coach Khalid Jamil announced a 26-player Indian men's football squad on August 31, 2026, for upcoming international friendlies against Panama, Brazil, and Uruguay.
India will face Panama on September 26 in Bengaluru, followed by matches against Brazil on October 3 and Uruguay on October 6, both held at Kolkata's Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.
The preparatory camp begins September 14 in Bengaluru, with four reserve players named to provide depth for the fixtures against the three nations that competed in this year's FIFA World Cup.