India vs Qatar FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifier: Sunil Chhetri's squad eyes victory to extend winning streak

By Ovaise Shariff | First Published Nov 21, 2023, 6:28 PM IST

In a highly anticipated clash, India faces Qatar in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier, aiming to continue their winning streak after a confidence-boosting 1-0 victory against Kuwait.

In the upcoming FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifier, India is set to face Qatar in a crucial second-round match on Tuesday. Following their confidence-boosting 1-0 victory against Kuwait on November 16, India is eager to put up a strong challenge against Qatar. Despite being the underdogs, India aims to build on their surprising 0-0 draw against Qatar in the 2022 World Cup second-round qualifiers in Doha on September 10, 2019.

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With recent successes against Kuwait and Afghanistan, who are perceived as the weakest team in the group, India hopes to secure at least a draw against the formidable Qatar side. However, it's worth noting that Qatar, ranked 61st in the world, is coming off an impressive 8-1 victory over Afghanistan in their previous match. The clash promises to be an exciting contest as India strives to continue their positive momentum in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers.

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