FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Qualifiers: India stands a great opportunity to qualify into FIFA World Cup by wining over Kuwait by 1-0 in Group-A in Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium

India’s footballer Manvir Singh who play forward position scored the only goal to win the match against Kuwait. A great opportunity for India to change the history to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026.

The Indian men’s football team started their journey in the FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers second round with a 1-0 win against Kuwait in Kuwait City on Thursday. The match took place at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium.

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India, ranked 102nd in the FIFA Rankings, initially found themselves defending in their own half against Kuwait, who are ranked 136th in the world and maintained possession of the ball. As the match went on, the Indian midfielders pushed forward, leading to some opportunities for the forwards.

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India has never been qualified for FIFA World Cup till now and if India want to qualify for the third round, they must retain in the top 2 of Group A at the end of the Round 2. The Indian men’s football team will play Qatar next on Tuesday.

Indian forward football player Manvir Singh scored the only goal of the match, securing the victory. Meanwhile, Faizal Zaid Al-Harbi of Kuwait was given a red card in the second-half stoppage time.

The Indian football team achieved its first victory against Kuwait this year. Previously, they won 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 draw at full time in the 2023 SAFF Championship final in July.

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