FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: India Falls to Afghanistan in Guwahati
India vs. Afghanistan Match Highlights
Match Summary
India's hopes of advancing to the FIFA World Cup 2026 were dashed as they suffered a disappointing 1-2 defeat to Afghanistan in a crucial qualifying match played at the Indira Gandhi Athletics Stadium in Guwahati.
The match started brightly for India, with the home team creating several early chances. However, they failed to capitalize on their opportunities, and Afghanistan gradually gained control of the game. In the 15th minute, Afghan striker Farshad Noor found the back of the net, giving his side a crucial away goal.
India pressed for an equalizer in the second half, but Afghanistan's defense held firm. In the 75th minute, Noor struck again, doubling Afghanistan's lead and effectively ending India's hopes of victory.
This defeat marks a significant setback for India's World Cup aspirations. They will now need to win their remaining qualifiers by a significant margin to have any chance of advancing to the next round.
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