The stage is set for the India Football Team for a momentous occasion. It is the final chance for the Blue Tigers to make it to the 3rd round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification. In a return leg, India now face Afghanistan. Unlike a draw in the previous game, India will have to win at all costs to make it to the next stage.
India Playing XI: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Rahul Bheke, Subhasish Bose, Anwar Ali, Jeakson Singh Thounaojam, Manvir Singh, Brandon Fernandes, Sunil Chhetri, Liston Colaco, Lalengmawia Apuia, Nikhil Chandrashekhar Poojary
Afghanistan Playing XI: Ovays Azizi, Mahboob Hanifi, Haroon Amiri, Habibulla Askar, Mosawer Ahadi, Rahmat Akbari, Jabar Sharza, Taufee Skandari, Zelfagar Nazary, Omid Popalzay, M. Sharif Mukhammad
India is set to face Afghanistan for the second time in four days after their initial encounter ended in a goalless draw. Both teams are now in dire need of a victory in the upcoming match on Tuesday in Guwahati, as it holds the key to their progression to the World Cup qualifiers third round. The significance of this eagerly awaited clash cannot be overstated, as it presents the Blue Tigers with a crucial opportunity to advance to the next stage in pursuit of the age-old dream of World Cup qualification.
India vs Afghanistan Preview:
In the return leg of their World Cup qualifiers game, India and Afghanistan will meet once more. In the previous leg held in Saudi Arabia, India entered the match as favourites, but followed by a poor outing from Sunil Chhetri and co, the match concluded in a 0-0 stalemate.
India vs Afghanistan Live Streaming:
Match: IND vs AFG in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Venue: Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Assam
Date: 26th March, 2024
Kickoff: 7:30 PM IST
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Live Telecast Details: IND vs AFG in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers live telecast will be on Sports18 and Sports18 HD
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