Indian football team’s crucial do-or-die encounter against familiar foes Kuwait is just a sleep away. A lot is at stake for head coach Igor Stimac who claimed that the Blue Tigers are ‘ completely ready’ for tomorrow. The India vs Kuwait match is also going to be the last one for national team captain Sunil Chhetri, who called curtains on his stellar 19-year-old career.
‘We are ready for tomorrow. We have played Kuwait a number of times in the last year. The boys are have prepared well and it will give them a good chance to will go out and get the result’ said Igor Stimac.
Should India win against Kuwait, their prospects of advancing to the FIFA World Cup 2026 third round will significantly improve.
The biggest game of his career; Igor Stimac
‘In the beginning, I didn’t want to involve my emotions but today I feel more Indian than a lot of you , This is the biggest game in my career. Tomorrow we need to do everything to make it happen’ added the coach.
The Blue Tigers aim to make history, having never progressed beyond the first round in World Cup qualifiers. In their most recent encounter with Kuwait during their opening qualifier at home, India emerged victorious with a lone goal from Manvir Singh.
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India is now second in the group with four points after four games, however, they lead Afghanistan only on goal difference. The Sunil Chhetri-led squad must win both of its remaining matches to go to the next round, as any further dropped points might jeopardise their qualifying aspirations.
India is currently second in the group with four points from four games, leading Afghanistan only on goal difference. The Sunil Chhetri-led team must win their remaining matches to progress to the next round, as any more dropped points could jeopardize their qualifying hopes.
