India will play Afghanistan in the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 at the Damac Stadium in Abha on Friday to begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification campaign. India has to win to go to the third round, which has stopped them since they took part in the qualifications in 1985.
With three points from two games—a victory and a loss—India is presently ranked third in Group A. With six points from two games (two victories), Qatar leads the table, with Kuwait coming in second with three points from two games. Afghanistan has lost both of their matches, putting them at the bottom of the table.
In their 11 previous meetings, India has won 7 of the head-to-head meetings. Three games have resulted in draws. India and Afghanistan will play an official match for the fourth time in the last five years.
When is the FIFA World Cup qualifier between Afghanistan and India taking place?
The FIFA World Cup Qualifier between India and Afghanistan will take place on Friday, March 22. The match is set at 12:30 AM IST.
Where to watch FIFA World Cup qualifier between Afghanistan on Indian television?
The India vs Afghanistan FIFA World Cup Qualifier will be aired live on Indian television by DD Sports.
Where to stream India vs Afghanistan FIFA World Cup qualifier
The India vs. Afghanistan FIFA World Cup Qualifier will be broadcast live via Fan Code.
