India have named their 28-man squad for Unity Cup 2026, as they prepare to take on Jamaica in a blockbuster semi-final at clash the hallowed turf of The Valley, home to Charlton Athletic FC, on Wednesday May 27th.
A blend of established internationals and exciting emerging talent has been selected for ‘The Blue Tiger’s’ first match on UK soil in twenty-four years. Fans will be “Jam-In” at The Valley as they witness a vibrant Dancehall vs. Desi culture clash – a fixture that promises to be as much of a spectacle in the stands as it is on the pitch.
The opening semi-final on Tuesday May 26th sees Nigeria take on Zimbabwe in a heavyweight African clash, serving as a massive rematch following their intense 2025 CAF World Cup Qualifying encounters.
Grand Finals day takes place on Saturday May 30th, with the Third-Place play off anticipated to kick off at 2.30pm – followed by the final at 7.30pm. The finals will deliver the same electric mix of entertainment and culture that defined the memorable 2025 event.
India squad list:
GOALKEEPERS
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (Bengaluru FC)
Vishal Kaith (Mohun Bagan SG)
Albino Giovanni Gomes (Jamshedpur FC)
Hrithik Tiwari (FC Goa)
DEFENDERS
Sandesh Jhingan (FC Goa)
Abhishek Singh Tekcham (Mohun Bagan SG)
Nikhil Chandrashekhar Poojary (Bengaluru FC)
Roshan Singh Naorem (Bengaluru FC)
Rahul Bheke (Bengaluru FC)
Anwar Ali (East Bengal FC)
Akash Mishra (Mumbai FC)
Bijoy Varghese (Punjab FC)
Pramveer Singh (Punjab FC)
MIDFIELDERS
Ricky John Shabong (Punjab FC)
Jeakson Singh Thounaojam (East Bengal FC)
Anirudh Thapa (Mohun Bagan SG)
Sahal Abdul Samad (Mohun Bagan SG)
Muhammed Ashique Kuruniyan (Bengaluru FC)
Liston Colaco (Mohun Bagan SG)
Lalengmawia (Mohun Bagan SG)
Lallianzuala Chhangte (Mumbai FC)
Noufal Puthenveettil Noushad (Mumbai City FC)
Farukh Choudhary (Chennaiyin FC)
ATTACKERS
Manvir Singh (Mohun Bagan)
Suhail Ahmad Bhat (Mohun Bagan SG)
Ryan Dale Williams (Bengaluru FC)
Edmund Lalrindika (East Bengal FC)
Rahim Ali (Odisha FC)
Tickets for India vs. Jamaica are available to purchase via www.unitycup.com
For all ticket enquiries, please contact tickets@unitycup.com
