The Indian senior men’s national team, consisting of 17 players, has reached London in preparation for the Unity Cup 2026. Departing from Bengaluru, the team is set to play their first match on British soil since 2002. Despite a last-minute player withdrawal, the squad, excluding goalkeeper Hrithik Tiwari who will join separately, made the journey to London.
India, currently ranked 136th by FIFA, is scheduled to face Jamaica, ranked 71st, in the second semi-final on May 27. Nigeria, ranked 26th, will compete against Zimbabwe, ranked 130th, in the first semi-final a day earlier. The losing teams will battle for third place on June 30, with all matches taking place at The Valley, home of Charlton Athletic FC and streamed live on FanCode.
The Indian squad for the Unity Cup 2026 includes players like Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Sandesh Jhingan, and Lallianzuala Chhangte among others, with Hrithik Tiwari expected to join the team soon. The tournament schedule outlines the semi-final matches and the final, set to be held at The Valley in London on May 30.
