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FIFA World Cup 2026

We can progress to third round of World Cup Qualifiers: Igor Stimac after loss to Afghanistan

Ranked 158 in the world, Afghanistan shocked 117-ranked India 2-1 as the home team suffered one of its most embarrassing defeats in recent years despite talisman Sunil Chhetri's 94th international goal in his 150th match

27 March 2024, 02:53 IST

We can progress to third round of World Cup Qualifiers: Igor Stimac after loss to Afghanistan

We can progress to third round of World Cup Qualifiers: Igor Stimac after loss to Afghanistan

We can progress to third round of World Cup Qualifiers: Igor Stimac after loss to Afghanistan

27 March 2024, 02:53 IST

WC Qualifier: Afghanistan shock India in Chhetri's 150th international match

Disaster struck the Indians when a charging Gurpreet Singh was shown a yellow card and Sharif Mukhammad converted the resultant penalty (88') to give his team a 2-1 lead with just two minutes left in regulation time.

26 March 2024, 16:47 IST

FIFA World Cup Qualifier: Afghanistan shock India in Chhetri's 150th international match

FIFA World Cup Qualifier: Afghanistan shock India in Chhetri's 150th international match

WC Qualifier: Afghanistan shock India in Chhetri's 150th international match

26 March 2024, 16:47 IST

India eye 3 points in FIFA World Cup Qualifier against weakened Afghanistan

Nobody in this Indian squad can tell about Afghanistan better than the evergreen Sunil Chhetri, who is going strong at 39 and will be spearheading the visiting attack alongside Manvir Singh, who found the net in the team's win against Kuwait.

20 March 2024, 06:51 IST

India eye 3 points in FIFA World Cup Qualifier against weakened Afghanistan

India eye 3 points in FIFA World Cup Qualifier against weakened Afghanistan

India eye 3 points in FIFA World Cup Qualifier against weakened Afghanistan

20 March 2024, 06:51 IST

Indian football team to fly on chartered plane to Saudi Arabia for 2026 FIFA World Cup

The move comes after India coach Igor Stimac highlighted serious logistical concerns, prompting the All India Football Federation President Kalyan Chaubey to take the unprecedented step.

08 March 2024, 12:38 IST

India football team to fly on chartered flight for away tie against Afghanistan in Abha

India football team to fly on chartered flight for away tie against Afghanistan in Abha

Indian football team to fly on chartered plane to Saudi Arabia for 2026 FIFA World Cup

08 March 2024, 12:38 IST

Igor Stimac names 35 probables for India's FIFA WC qualifiers against Afghanistan

India play the away match against Afghanistan on March 21 in Abha, Saudi Arabia, while their home game will be held in Guwahati on March 26.

07 March 2024, 10:36 IST

Anwar, Jeakson return as Stimac names 35 probables for India's FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Afghanistan

Anwar, Jeakson return as Stimac names 35 probables for India's FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Afghanistan

Igor Stimac names 35 probables for India's FIFA WC qualifiers against Afghanistan

07 March 2024, 10:36 IST

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: India beaten 3-0 by Qatar

Qatar would have won by a bigger margin had they not missed several chances while dominating throughout the 90 minutes at the Kalinga Stadium.

21 November 2023, 16:57 IST

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: India beaten 3-0 by Qatar

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: India beaten 3-0 by Qatar

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: India beaten 3-0 by Qatar

21 November 2023, 16:57 IST

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: India face stern Kuwait test

India are placed in Group A alongside Asian champions Qatar, Kuwait and Afghanistan with the top two from the group progressing to the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

15 November 2023, 16:45 IST

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: India face stern Kuwait test

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: India face stern Kuwait test

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: India face stern Kuwait test

15 November 2023, 16:45 IST

FIFA delays have cities worried about 2026 World Cup plans

Cities and stadiums still do not know, for example, how many matches they will host or on which dates. Opaque rules about sponsorships have left local governments unable to secure deals to cover the millions of dollars of public money they have committed to spend.

16 September 2023, 02:14 IST

FIFA delays have cities worried about 2026 World Cup plans

FIFA delays have cities worried about 2026 World Cup plans

FIFA delays have cities worried about 2026 World Cup plans

16 September 2023, 02:14 IST

FIFA World Cup 2026 to feature 12 groups of four teams

The 2026 World Cup will have 104 matches instead of the traditional 64 games due to the expanded format with 48 teams taking part

14 March 2023, 17:15 IST

FIFA World Cup 2026 to feature 12 groups of four teams

FIFA World Cup 2026 to feature 12 groups of four teams

FIFA World Cup 2026 to feature 12 groups of four teams

14 March 2023, 17:15 IST

FIFA readies 48-team World Cup as eyes turn to 2026

For the first time, football's greatest tournament will be held across three host nations -- the United States, Canada and Mexico

19 December 2022, 03:35 IST

FIFA readies 48-team World Cup as eyes turn to 2026

FIFA readies 48-team World Cup as eyes turn to 2026

FIFA readies 48-team World Cup as eyes turn to 2026

19 December 2022, 03:35 IST