The Indian football Team, along with Qatar and Kuwait, has been drawn in Group A of the AFC World Cup 2026 Qualifiers. The winner of the pairing between Afghanistan and Mongolia will later join the three teams. The draw will also pave the way for the AFC Asian Cup 2027.
The Groups for AFC World Cup 2026 Qualifiers draw are:
A: Qatar India, Kuwait, Winner Pairing 4 (Afghanistan vs Mongolia)
B: Japan, Syria, DPR Korea, Winner Pairing 5 (Myanmar vs Macau)
C: Korea Republic, China, Thailand, Winner pairing 3 (Singapore vs Guam)
D: Oman, Kyrgyz Republic Malaysia, Winner pairing 7 (Chinese Taipei vs Timor Leste)
E: Iran, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Winner Pairing 9 (Hong Kong vs Bhutan)
F: Iraq, Vietnam, Philipines, Winner Pairing 8 (Indonesia vs Brunei Darussalam)
G: Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Tajikistan, Winner pairing 6 (Cambodia vs Pakistan)
H: UAE, Bahrain, Winner pairing 10 (Nepal vs Laos), Winner pairing 4 (Yemen vs Sri Lanka)
I: Australia, Palestine, Lebanon, Winner Pairing 2 (Maldives vs Bangladesh)
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India has just defeated Kuwait in the final of the SAFF Championship. In the last World Cup qualifying campaign, India drew against 2019 AFC Asian Cup champions Qatar. However, Indian football fans are split on the views of result.
The Blue Tigers’ transformation has culminated in three consecutive championships. They have gone unbeaten in all 11 games this season, winning seven and drawing four.India won the Hero Tri-Nation title with victories over Myanmar and Kyrgyzstan before overcoming a tenacious Lebanon in the Hero Intercontinental Cup.
India had a more harder competition in the ensuing SAFF Championship in the form of Lebanon and Kuwait. The Blue Tigers won their ninth championship after defeating both Middle Eastern nations.
In conclusion, India’s exceptional performance has not only earned them three trophies. But also a favourable position in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers and the AFC Asian Cup in 2027.
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