Four I-League players were among a 26-member probables list announced on Saturday by India coach Igor Stimac for the Fifa World Cup 2026 preliminary joint qualification round two matches against Kuwait and Qatar.

Mizoram’s 23-year-old forward David Lalhlansanga, who played a key role in Mohammedan Sporting’s I-League triumph and securing a promotion to the ISL, has found his name in the forward lineup boasting the talismanic Sunil Chhetri.

Aizawl FC’s forward Lalrinzuala Lalbiaknia was also included alongside Real Kashmir defender Muhammad Hammad and Inter Kashi midfielder Edmund Lalrindika.

With Mohun Bagan and Mumbai City FC playing the ISL final, players of the two ISL heavyweights are expected to be named in the second list of probables to be announced “in a few days”, the AIFF stated.

India will begin a training camp in Bhubaneswar on May 10. The Blue Tigers will take on Kuwait in Calcutta on June 6 before travelling to face Qatar in Doha on June 11 in their last two matches of Group A.

India are currently second in the group, with four points from as many matches.

PTI