India vs Kuwait Highlights, FIFA World Cup Qualifier: Manvir Singh Helps Blue Tigers Win 1-0
FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2: Manvir Singh helps India beat 10-man Kuwait.
53′ – Kuwait are pilling on the pressure in the opening minutes of the second half. India’s talisman Sunuil Chheri though is non-stop with his pressing even at the age of 39!
India vs Kuwait, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Live: Al Hajeri's Header is Close, IND 0-0 KWT
48′ – Mohammad Abdulah’s cross from the right finds its way over to Fahad Al Hajeri, whose header is just over the bar and India sigh relief.
India vs Kuwait, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Live: Second Half, IND 0-0 KWT
2nd HALF! India national football team and Kuwait national football team get us back underway at the Jaber Al-ahmad International Stadium.
India vs Kuwait, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Live: Half Time, IND 0-0 KWT
HALF TIME – It is still goalless as Sunil Chhetri came the closest to scoring for India. The defenders too have done well so far in keeping a clean sheet.
India vs Kuwait, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Live: Pressure from India, IND 0-0 KWT
43′ – India have been doing well to win back the ball every time they happen to lose it, especially in the closing minutes of the half. The pressure from the Indian attackers as well as the mid-fielders has been top-notch.
India vs Kuwait, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Live: Lacking in Attack, IND 0-0 KWT
38′ – Indian defenders have done really well tonight in keeping the attacks at bay as Kuwait have been forced to take shots from some distance. India’s problem too has been in attack as their final pass or move has been found to be lacking.
India vs Kuwait, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Live: Good Defending, IND 0-0 KWT
33′ – It is still goalless as Sunil Chhetri came the losest for India to open the scoring. Nikhil Poojary and the other defenders too have done well so far in keeping trouble away from their goal.
India vs Kuwait, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Live: Almost, IND 0-0 KWT
27′ – India get a free-kick from the right wing as Mahesh sends in a delicious cross. Akash Mishra almost got to the ball but the Kuwait defender did and the keeper gathered the ball.
India vs Kuwait, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Live: Keeping the Ball, IND 0-0 KWT
23′ – The game has suddenly sparked into life as India are keeping possession nicely even though Kuwait are putting more and more pressure.
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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 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 KWT will be played on November 16, Thursday.
Where will the India vs Kuwait FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers be played?
IND vs KWT 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 KWT will start at 10:00 pm IST.
Which TV channels will broadcast India vs Kuwait FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers match?
IND vs KWT 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 KWT will be streamed live on the SonyLiv app and website in India.