India U-20 held to 0-0 draw by Yemen in friendly

India’s Under-20 men’s team were held to a goalless draw by Yemen in the first of two closed-door friendlies in Bengaluru. The Blue Colts will face Yemen again on Sunday before travelling to Uzbekistan for the AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers.

Hyderabad: The India Under-20 men’s team were held to a 0-0 draw by Yemen in the first of two closed-door friendly matches at the Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

India will meet Yemen again on Sunday. The Blue Colts are preparing for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, which will be held in Uzbekistan from August 31 to September 6. They will depart for Tashkent on August 26.

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