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over four months ago when Gurpreet Singh Sandhu’s outstretched left glove pushed out Kuwait captain Khaled Hajiah’s penalty to win the final in Bengaluru.
India are placed in Group A alongside Asian champions Qatar, Kuwait and Afghanistan with the top two from the group progressing to the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The top two teams from each group will also secure qualification for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.
The Blue Tigers have never advanced to the third round of AFC’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers but a changed format coupled with their terrific form in 2023, gives Igor Stimac’s side a chance to create history. But a solid start to the campaign will be key given the close competition in Group A.
Head coach Igor Stimac has instructed his wards to forget that success and start with a clean slate. Different circumstances, an unknown venue, and several changes in both squads, but most importantly, it’s a World Cup qualifier. The stakes are never higher when you are team India. These are the matches that could define and shape Indian football’s future. The Blue Tigers have played 14 matches this year, but none were as important as the one they will play in Kuwait on Thursday.
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What date India vs Kuwait FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers will be played?
IND vs KUW will be played on November 16, Thursday.
Where will the India vs Kuwait FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers be played?
IND vs KUW will be played at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium.
What time will the India vs Kuwait FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers begin?
IND vs KUW will start at 10:00 pm IST.
Which TV channels will broadcast India vs Kuwait FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers match?
IND vs KUW will be televised on the Sony Network in India.
How do I watch India vs Kuwait FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers match live streaming?
IND vs KUW will be streamed live on the SonyLiv app and website in India.