India vs Syria Preview: Blue Colts Begin AFC U-20 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers; Head to Head Record
The Blue Colts seek their first qualification since 2006 and first-ever win over Syria in a group where only nine teams advance.
- On Monday, August 31, 2026, the India U20 men's national team begins its AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers campaign against Syria at the Do'stlik Stadium in Tashkent at 16:30 IST.
- The Blue Colts aim to qualify for the tournament for the first time since 2006, having shared the 1974 title with Iran but missed qualification for the past two decades.
- Head coach Mahesh Gawali conducted trials beginning in June, followed by a continuous camp and four international friendlies against Singapore and Yemen. The squad arrived in Tashkent on Thursday to acclimatise to local conditions.
- Gawali stressed the match's importance, saying "the first match is always important" and that the team must stay focused for the full 90 minutes against a side India has never defeated.
- India faces a demanding path in Group B alongside Uzbekistan and Bangladesh, as only group winners and the seven best runners-up across all eight groups advance to the Asian Cup.
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AFC U20 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers: India start campaign with 1-0 win over Syria - The Tribune
Shami Singamayum scored the decisive goal in the 86th minute, finishing a fine move involving substitute Md Arbash to give the Blue Colts a winning start to their Group B campaign. It marked India's first-ever competitive win over Syria in the U19/U20 age group.
India Set to Begin AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifying Campaign Against Syria
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. The India U20 men's national team will begin their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers campaign against Syria at the Do'stlik Stadium in Tashkent on August 31, 2026, according to an All India Football Federation (AIFF) media release. Sports News | India Set to Begin AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifying Campaign Against Syria.
Blue Colts Aim For Historic Win Against Syria In U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers Opener
India's U20 football team, the Blue Colts, is set to kick off their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers campaign against Syria in Tashkent. This opening match is crucial as India aims to secure their first-ever win against Syria and qualify for the Asian Cup for the first time since 2006, navigating a tough group that also includes Uzbekistan and Bangladesh.
India dig deep to overcome Syria in AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers opener - Sports News Portal
India made a scintillating start to their AFC U20 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers campaign, defeating Syria 1-0 at the Do’stlik Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Monday, August 31, 2026. Shami Singamayum scored the decisive goal in the 86th minute, finishing a fine move involving substitute Md Arbash to give the Blue Colts a winning start [...] The post India dig deep to overcome Syria in AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers opener appeared first on Sports …
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