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AIFF writes to FIFA, AFC following controversial goal in WC Qualifier agai
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
India's run in the qualification for FIFA World Cup 2026 ended on a controversial note after Qatar clinched a 2-1 win in the World Cup Qualifier Second Round Group A clash at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on Tuesday. India led the game till the 72nd minute of the game but Qatar levell
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"Not thinking about it...": Indian coach Stimac on Chhetri's absence ahead
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
India have had a lukewarm qualification campaign for the World Cup thus far, with a 1-0 victory away in Kuwait giving them a lot of hope, before draws against Afghanistan (0-0 away) and Kuwait (0-0 at home), and defeats against Qatar (0-3 at home) and Afghanistan (1-2 at home) left them with
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"A draw is same as a loss....": Indian football coach Stimac ahead of FIFA
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The Indian senior men's team will look to pocket full points as they take on Afghanistan in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualification round two on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati, at 19:00 IST. In their previous
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Indian men's football team gets acclimatised to Abha's altitude ahead of W
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The Blue Tigers will play the away match against Afghanistan on March 21, 2024, in Abha (March 22, 12.30 am IST). India's home match against Afghanistan will be played at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on March 26, 2024. India is currently tied on three points in Group A of t
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Indian football team leaves for Saudi Arabia to play World Cup qualifiers
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
A 25-member Indian senior men's team left for Abha, Saudi Arabia, on Friday to play the away tie against Afghanistan in round two of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualification
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"Focus on getting to third round of FIFA WC Qualifiers": Indian football c
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
India head coach Igor Stimac sounded optimistic about his side's chances as they get ready for their two matches against Afghanistan
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FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: India suffer 3-0 loss to Qatar
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Mustafa Meshaal (4'), Almoez Ali (47') and Yusuf Abdurisag (86') registered their names on the scoresheet for Qatar. India had a solid phase near the end of the first half but overall they were no match for the quality offered by Asian champions Qatar.
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FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: A look at Qatar's football team, its history, k
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Qatar, ranked 61st in the FIFA rankings, boasts quality in their squad and holds the top spot in Group A. Tuesday's match promises to be a tough battle as the Blue Tigers aim to deliver their best performance at home and potentially upset one of Asia's football powerhouses.
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"Looking forward to scoring more," says Manvir after goal against Kuwait i
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Blue Tigers played two fiercely contested matches against the same opponents in the SAFF Championship earlier this year, both ending in draws after regulation time, as the former went on to be crowned champions after defeating Kuwait on penalties in the final. While the World Cup Qualifi
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India beats Kuwait 1-0 in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers round two
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
India's next clash is against World number 61 Qatar on November 21 in their second group A match. Group A also features Afghanistan. These four teams will play each other in home-aeay round-robin format.
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A look at India's best performances in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
While World Cup qualification remains a distant goal, the performances of the Indian Football Team consistently ignite hopes for a brighter future. With that in mind, let us take a look at some of India's best results in the World Cup qualifiers.
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FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: We are aware of our contrasting home-away form,
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
India is slated to play Kuwait in their den in the World Cup Qualifiers on November 16. If one looks at the statistics, India has emerged victorious against Kuwait on their home turf only once in a friendly match by 3-2 in 2004. However, there is hope that this time, the tides may finally ch
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