FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: India take on Afghanistan In Must-Win Game Tonight!

India welcome Afghanistan for their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier home game at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in Guwahati tonight. The two sides played each other at the Damac Stadium in Abha last week where the points were shared after a 0-0 draw.

Currently ranked 117th in the world, India's game tonight is a must-win fixture against the 158th-ranked Afghanistan. Currently placed second in their group, India's next two fixtures would be tougher against Kuwait and Qatar.

Only the top two qualify from the group and the Asian champions Qatar will likely take the top spot. A win against Afghanistan tonight will take the Blue Tigers to seven points, solidifying their chances of progressing to the next round.

Having faced Afghanistan four times since 2019, India have won just once while three games ended in a draw. Igor Stimac's boys will surely be well prepared but their attacking output is a major concern before their match against the Afghans tonight!