India U20 men defeat Singapore in first friendly!

The India U20 men’s team defeated Singapore 3-0 in the first of two closed-door friendly matches at the Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru on Monday, August 3, 2026.

Rishi Singh Ningthoukhongjam (45+2’) and Singamayum Shami (63’) netted the first two before the visitors scored an own goal (83’).

India will meet Singapore again on Thursday, August 6, at 19:30 IST.

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.