India will face a daunting task as they travel to Qatar for their final FIFA World Cup qualifiers’ second-round match. After a disappointing loss in Sunil Chhetri’s farewell game, the Blue Tigers desperately need a win to keep their hopes of advancing to the third round alive. However, achieving this against the defending AFC Asian Cup champions and world No. 34 team will be an uphill battle for the 121st-ranked Indian Football Team. Ahead of the India vs Qatar game, let us take a look at the head-to-head record.
India vs Qatar Head-to-head
In their previous five encounters, India and Qatar have faced off twice in international friendlies, drawing one in 2010 and India winning 1-2 in 2011. In the World Cup qualifiers, they met three times, with the first match ending in a draw in 2019.
Qatar then won the next two games, one by a 1-0 margin in 2021 and the most recent one in November 2023, where they thrashed India 0-3. Despite the daunting odds, Igor Stimac’s men will need to dig deep and put in a heroic performance to overcome the mighty Qataris. With the dream of reaching the third round of qualifiers on the line, India will have to leave everything on the pitch in this crucial encounter.
India vs Qatar Head-to-head at a glance
Matches Played in all competitions: 5
India Win: 1
Qatar Win: 2
Draws: 2
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