The Indian football team is set to face Afghanistan in their third Group A second-round encounter in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers at the Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium in Abha, Saudi Arabia on Thursday (March 21). India vs Afghanistan Live Streaming in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers will be available on Fancode. The match will be broadcast live on DD Sports.
Scheduled for Thursday (March 21) at the Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium in Abha, Saudi Arabia, the India vs Afghanistan clash commences at 10 PM Local Time. Due to the time difference, viewers in India can catch the match at 12:30 AM IST on Friday (March 22).
India’s journey in the qualifiers has been a blend of outcomes, experiencing a defeat against Qatar and a crucial victory over Kuwait in Group A’s second-round fixtures. The team suffered a narrow 0-1 loss in Kuwait before enduring a 0-3 defeat at home against Qatar.
The Blue Tigers are aiming to secure a top-two finish in the group to advance to the next round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, sustaining their aspirations of participating in the prestigious tournament.
Looking ahead, the Indian football squad will journey to Al Kohr to confront Qatar following the home encounter against Kuwait in June. Additionally, on March 26, India will host Afghanistan in the reverse fixture at home.
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