India 1-2 Afghanistan, FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Result: Sunil Chhetri's Goal in Vain As Blue Tigers Lose At Home
India managed a 2-1 defeat against Afghanistan in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier played in Guwahati, Assam. The match was special for Indian captain Sunil Chhetri as he was playing his 150th international match.
India were able to gain a draw against Afghanistan in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier played at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati, Assam. Both the teams showcased a decent display of football wherein, Indian captain Sunil Chhetri secured a goal ahead of halftime in the 37th minute. On the other hand, the hosts also missed a chance in the 48th minute. The match was going smoothly for India but the visitors equalised the match in the 70th minute. The hosts were given a major jolt when Afghanistan went ahead with another goal in the 88th minute. In the end, the Blue Tigers failed to beat Afghanistan and lost the match by 1-2. Sunil Chhetri Goal Video: Watch Indian Football Team Captain Convert From Spot-kick During India vs Afghanistan FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026
Afghanistan Secure Narrow 2-1 Win Against India
A disappointing outing for #BlueTigers! 💔#INDAFG ⚔️ #FIFAWorldCup #AsianQualifiers 🏆 #IndianFootball ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/DCopzpbvyh
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) March 26, 2024
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