Overview

• India's senior men's football team resumed training with 26 of 28 probables present, focusing on addressing tactical lapses from their goalless draw against Bangladesh in March.
• Coach Manolo Marquez has called for significant improvement, stating the team must rectify mistakes to remain competitive in Group C of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.
• India will face Thailand in a friendly on June 4 in Pathum Thani, a match seen as preparation for their crucial qualifier against Hong Kong on June 10.
• New call-ups Suhail Ahmad Bhat, Hrithik Tiwari, and Nikhil Prabhu aim to make their mark after strong performances in domestic competitions.
• Group C remains tightly contested, with all four teams level on points after the first round of matches, making each game decisive for qualification.