India vs Qatar Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Qatar Clinch 3-0 Win Over India At Kalinga Stadium

Qatar have clinched the 3-0 win over hosts India to stop their winning run. India, had won their first match 1-0 against Kuwait.

Another one for Qatar as Yusuf Abdurisag makes it 3-0 and it seems like things are over for the hosts in this match. They tried to bounce back but ended up conceding another one. Qatar have this in control with just a few minutes left.

IND 0-3 QAT (86')

Qatar have done well to maintain the lead and have defended brilliantly to rule out every chance India have got so far. They are just a few minutes ago before clinching the win. For India, it's a massive ask to fulfill now as they are two goal down and need more than a miracle to take something out of this game.

IND 0-2 QAT (74')

Qatar have control in the match at the moment as they are keeping the ball for most of the time. India have to bring out some miraculous stuff to pull this off in their favor. They will have chances but just need to capitalise on them.

IND 0-2 QAT (60')

It's so unfortunate for Amrinder to concede a goal like that. He did well to make a save out of the first shot but couldn't hold onto the ball and Almoez Ali arrived to put the loose ball into the back of the net.

IND 0-2 QAT (47')

Qatar have somehow managed to keep their 1-0 lead going at the break. They took the lead early in the match but India have had their chances to equalise with a few of them golden one. Anirudh Thapa was set in front of goal brilliantly by Sunil Chhetri with a reverse pass but the former smashed it wide. It's half-time here at the Kalinga stadium. Hope India come out with all guns blazing in the second half.

India had a golden chance there but they didn't find the goal. Chhetri did brilliantly to win that ball from the defender, he passed it to Anurudh Thapa who just had to hit the target but missed out on the chance. Golden opportunity missed.

IND 0-1 QAT (42')

Brilliant attack committed by India. A few perfect short passes inside Qatar's box and Lalengmawia was well-set for a shot but he hit that well over. Chance gone.

IND 0-1 QAT (35')

Qatar's Akram Afif's brilliant run from the left flank was superbly ended by Indian goalkeeper Amrinder Singh in the 21st minute of the game.

IND 0-1 QAT (21') 

What an effort in the defence from Rahul Bheke as he denied Qatar from extending their lead further in the match. A flying header to save the curling ball from reaching the goalpost.

IND 0-1 QAT (19') 

Qatari player is getting treated on the field and the match is stopped for a while. Qatar still lead to one goal courtesy of Moustafa's goal in the fourth minute of the game.

IND 0-1 QAT (15')

A sloppy work in the defensive line enables Qatar's Moustafa Tarek Mashal to net first goal of the match. 

IND 0-1 QAT (4')

Arsene Wenger has just arrived in the stadium to witness the match. The crowd looks excited with his presence in their city. 

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is set to attend the match after inaugurating the AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy in Bhubaneswar earlier in the city. 

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The excitement in Odisha's capital Bhubaneswar for the India vs Qatar clash can be measured by the fact that tickets were sold out a day ahead of the encounter. Fans have started coming to the stadium after battling long queues to cheer for the home side.

India's head coach Igor Stimac, optimistic about the team's chances, emphasized the importance of grabbing the opportunity after the recent win against Kuwait. With key players like Ali and Jeakson Singh returning from injuries, the Indian side aims to disrupt Qatar's plans.

Star striker Almoez Ali, the top-scorer for Qatar at the 2019 Asian Cup, poses a significant threat with his goal-scoring prowess. India's defense, led by Sandhu and veteran Sandesh Jhinghan, will need to be vigilant against Qatar's attacking threats.

Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, who led the team in the 2019 encounter, will once again be a key figure in thwarting the marauding Qataris. Qatar, currently ranked 61st in the world, comes into the match following an 8-1 thrashing of Afghanistan and will be eager to dominate against the 102nd-ranked India.

India, despite facing waves of attacks, held their ground, surprising the football fraternity. Chhetri, absent in that match, is set to play a crucial role this time, aiming to make a significant impact at the Kalinga Stadium.

The memorable goal-less draw against Qatar occurred on September 10, 2019, during the 2022 World Cup second-round qualifiers in Doha. 

India's confidence is riding high after a recent 1-0 away victory against Kuwait on November 16. The team, captained by the talismanic Sunil Chhetri, is eager to showcase their mettle against Qatar, who enter the match as firm favorites.

The clash is scheduled to take place at the Kalinga Stadium on Tuesday, with India looking to replicate their resilient performance against the fancied Qatar side.

In a highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup second-round qualifiers match, India is set to take on Asian champions Qatar, drawing inspiration from their historic goal-less draw against the same formidable opponents four years ago. 

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 between India and Qatar here at the Kalinga stadium in Bhubneshwar, Odisha.