When and who does India play in its next FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier

After a win and a loss against Kuwait and Qatar, India is set to face Afghanistan next in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers

Published : Nov 21, 2023 22:11 IST - 1 MIN READ

Indian football team ahead of its match against Qatar in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers
Indian football team ahead of its match against Qatar in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers | Photo Credit: REUTERS
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Indian football team ahead of its match against Qatar in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers | Photo Credit: REUTERS

India is set to face Afghanistan in its next FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match away from home on March 21, 2024.

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After a bitter 3-0 loss against Qatar in the Kalinga Stadium, India will be hoping to gain as many points in its remaining group stage matches as possible to ensure a top two finish.

India has three-points after winning its opening clash against Kuwait and is currently third in the table.

Group A standings:

Position Teams Matches Won Drawn Lost GF GA GD Points
1 Qatar 2 2 0 0 11 1 10 6
2 Kuwait 2 1 0 1 4 1 3 3
3 India 2 1 0 1 1 3 -2 3
4 Afghanistan 2 0 0 2 1 8 -11 0
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