National Selection Trials for the Minifootball U23 World Cup 2026
National Selection Trials for the Minifootball U23 World Cup 2026
The National Selection Trials for Minifootball U23 were organised by the Minifootball Association of India (MAI) to identify and select talented young players for the India U23 National Team ahead of the WMF 2026 U23 World Cup in Mali Lošinj, Croatia.
The trials provide an important pathway for young Indian players to compete for a place in the national squad and represent India on the international stage. Eligible players are given the opportunity to demonstrate their technical ability, tactical understanding, fitness, competitiveness and overall potential in front of the national selection process.
The selected players will form part of the India U23 National Team for the WMF U23 World Cup, scheduled to take place in Mali Lošinj, Croatia, from 13 to 16 October 2026.
With the U23 category serving as an important bridge between youth and senior international competition, the selection trials play a significant role in identifying the next generation of Indian minifootball talent and providing them with an opportunity to progress towards international representation.
The National Selection Trials for Minifootball U23 World Cup 2026 represent an important step in India's player-development pathway, connecting domestic talent with the international stage and creating opportunities for young athletes to compete for national-team selection.