FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier, India vs Afghanistan: Sunil Chhetri scores in 150th game (WATCH)

By Ovaise Shariff | First Published Mar 26, 2024, 8:06 PM IST

Sunil Chhetri marks his 150th international match with a goal, giving India a 1-0 lead against Afghanistan in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in Guwahati.

In the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier clash between India and Afghanistan, Sunil Chhetri marks his 150th international match with a goal, giving India a 1-0 lead in the first half. The Indian football team aims to celebrate Chhetri's milestone with a win over Afghanistan in Guwahati. After a goalless draw in the away leg, India sits second in Group A standings. Chhetri, debuting against Pakistan, joins the elite group of footballers with 150 or more international appearances.

150 CAPS, 94 Goals

India might not have found his replacement but,
someday we'll find another 11, someday we'll find a good striker, someday we'll find a good captain,

But never will we get another Sunil Chettri! 👑🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/WariCmkAOf

— Sportscast India (@sportscastind)

At halftime, India holds the advantage, with Chhetri's goal providing a significant boost despite a shaky performance from the team. As the saying goes, "Cometh the hour, cometh the man," and Chhetri proves his worth on this historic occasion.

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