The following squads were announced for the tournament. Each team is permitted to register their official player lineup and coaching staff.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh announced their final squad on 23 December 2025.[1]
Head coach:
Saeid Khodarahmi
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Bhutan
Bhutan's final squad was announced on 24 December 2025.[2]
Head coach:
Passang Tshering
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
India
India named their final squad on 6 January 2026.[3]
Head coach:
Reza Kordi
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Maldives
Maldives named their final lineup on 7 January 2026.[4]
Head coach:
Farrukh Zakirov
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Nepal
Nepal's squad was announced on 7 January 2026.[5]
Head coach:
Anil Bahadur Gurung
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Pakistan
Pakistan's squad was announced on 9 January 2026.[6]
Head coach:
Ali Imani
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's squad was announced on 11 January 2026.[7]
Head coach:
Ahmed Al Mannai
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.