India National Football Team Lineup CONFIRMED vs Maldives: Is Ryan Willams Starting TODAY?

An important group stage match is around the corner as India are all set to take on Maldives in the 2026 SAFF Championship. Both teams need a win desperately in this fixture, so fans can expect a topsy-turvy ride in this one.

The Indian national football team are coming off a 3-2 win over Pakistan, which puts them in pole position to qualify for the knockout rounds. A win here for Naushad Moosa's men will guarantee them a spot in the semifinals, that too, as the group leaders.

A draw might work in their favour as well, but then they would have to face a tougher opponent from the other group on their road to the final. Meanwhile, the Maldives national football team have already lost their opening game to Pakistan, and a win is their last resort in this fixture.

A healthier goal difference is also the need of the hour for the team, which is the only way through for the Maldivians. Our Indian fans were asking for the Indian national football team lineup for this game, and we are here to deliver it for you.

Moosa has named a similar lineup to the one that took the field against arch rivals Pakistan, so we can expect more or less the same form of gameplay that we witnessed earlier. Many of you were asking if Bengaluru FC striker Ryan Williams is playing today or not.

Well, the forward has not been included in this national team camp for the SAFF Championship. Instead, Williams will be seen in the upcoming friendlies against New Zealand.

India National Football Team Lineup vs Maldives CONFIRMED

Naushad Moosa has moved to a 3-5-2 formation, which is evident from this India national football team lineup vs Maldives. Despite losing out on three key players like Bijoy Varghese, Muhammad Suhail, and Liston Colaco, who were initially set to play in this competition, with the first two players featuring in the first game too, Moosa still has a good roster at his disposal.

Farukh Choudhary, Noufal PN, and Hmingthanmawia Ralte have also been called back by Mumbai City FC, which has thinned the squad a bit, to be very honest. We can see a complete overhaul with Priyansh Dubey in goal, Konsham, Sandip Mandi, and Uvais in the centre of the defence.

Abhishek Suryavanshi and Ricky Shabong keep their place in the midfield, and they are joined by Khaiminthang Lhungdim, Macarton Louis Nickson, and Brison Deuben. Abdul Rabeeh replaces Manglenthang Kipgen to start as the second striker beside Suhail Ahmad Bhat in this India national football team lineup vs Maldives.

Check out the official India national football team lineup below.

India National Football Team Lineup vs Maldives

Goalkeeper: Priyansh Dubey

Defenders: C Singh Konsham, Sandip Mandi, Muhammed Uvais

Midfielders: Khaiminthang Lhungdim, Abhishek Suryavanshi, Ricky John Shabong, Macarton Louis Nickson, Brison Deuben

Forwards: Abdul Rabeeh, Suhail Ahmad Bhat