India vs Afghanistan, points table: FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers standings after India’s 1-2 loss

India is drawn in Group A, with Kuwait, Afghanistan and Qatar. Following are the standings of AFC countries as the fourth round of matches happen.

Published : Mar 26, 2024 21:28 IST , CHENNAI - 1 MIN READ

Indian players dejected after the team’s defeat.
Indian players dejected after the team’s defeat. | Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Indian players dejected after the team’s defeat. | Photo Credit: Getty Images

India suffered a 1-2 loss to Afghanistan in the second round encounter of FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati, Assam on Tuesday.

The loss to a second-string Afghanistan had a significant affect on the table and India’s chances to progress to the third round of the Asian qualification process for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

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Second Round Group A table: FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers

Positions Teams Matches Won Drawn Lost GF GA GD Points
1 Qatar 3 3 0 0 14 1 13 9
2 India 4 1 1 2 2 5 -3 4
3 Afghanistan 4 1 1 2 3 13 -10 4
4 Kuwait 3 1 0 2 4 4 0 3
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