Bolstered by the return of Jeakson Singh and Anwar Ali, the Indian football team will renew its quest for a maiden entry into the third round of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers when it faces a weakened Afghanistan here on Thursday. With mid-field general Jeakson and centre-back Anwar back in the line-up after long injury layoffs, […]
Focus Is On Progressing To Third Phase Of Qualifying: Igor Stimac Ahead Of Afghanistan Clash
India is approaching the World Cup qualifying match against Afghanistan with a clear mindset and the focus is to secure a spot in the third phase of the qualifiers for the first time, said football coach Igor Stimac on Thursday. India will play back-to-back games against Afghanistan as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup […]
Anwar Ali, Jeakson Singh Return As Igor Stimac Names 35 Probables For FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Against Afghanistan
Central defender Anwar Ali and defensive midfielder Jeakson Singh, who were left out of India’s Asian Cup squad due to injuries, were on Thursday named among 35 probables for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying round 2 matches against Afghanistan later this month. India play the away match against Afghanistan on March 21 in Abha, […]