FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier India vs Qatar Highlights: India crashed out of FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers after losing 1-2 against Qatar in their final Group A match at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha. Lallianzuala Chhangte opened the scoring for India but a controversial goal for Yousef Aymen and the winner from Ahmed Al-Rawi clinched the game for Qatar. Kuwait became the second team to progress to the next round from this group after they defeated Afghanistan.
- 22:45 (IST)India vs Qatar LIVE: Compact positioningIndia have shown the same attacking intensity as they showed in the first half. It has been more about a compact defensive shape. However, Mehtab Singh went for the spectacular as he took a strong shot from outside the box but it was caught well by the goalkeeper.
- 22:36 (IST)India vs Qatar LIVE: Qatar posing a huge threatThere is no respite for the Indian football team defenders as wave after wave of Qatar's attacks continue to keep them busy. Once again, they produced a quick run down the wing but the final cross was caught by the skipper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu.
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- 21:57 (IST)India vs Qatar LIVE: Chhangte scoresLallianzuala Chhangte scores and it is 1-0 for India. Finally, the ball fell kindly for the Indian football team attacker and he completed an easy finish. A diagonal pass from Brandon found Chhangte in position and he made no mistake in foxing his marker and scoring a significant goal.
- 21:45 (IST)India vs Qatar LIVE: Back 4 having a good matchThe Indian football team defence has shown great promise in this match. Couple of good tackles and they have looked rock solid against the Qatar attack. However, India need a win to book their spot in the next round and that requires goals.
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- 21:01 (IST)India vs Qatar LIVE: Scenarios explainedFor India, the ask is quite simple - Lose and their dreams of making the next round ends completely. If they draw, they will have to depend on Bangladesh and Kuwait to also draw their match. A win for any of the two teams will mean that India will miss out. A victory will guarantee India's passage to Round 3.
- 20:38 (IST)India vs Qatar LIVE: Big news for Jay GuptaFC Goa are thrilled to announce that Jay Gupta has committed his future to the Club on a four-year deal. The dynamic defender will remain an integral part of the Gaurs for the upcoming 2024-25 season and beyond, solidifying his role in the team following a standout debut season.
- 20:31 (IST)India vs Qatar LIVE: No ChhetriThe notable absentee in this match will be 'Captain Fantastic' Sunil Chhetri. The superstar of Indian football bid farewell to the international stage following the match against Kuwait. As a result, India will have to get accustomed to a life without their long-time talisman.
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