India played out a goalless draw against hosts Afghanistan at the Damac Stadium in Abha, Saudi Arabia, in their third FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 match, on Friday, March 22, 2024.
With this result, India climbed to the second spot in Group A with four points from three matches, followed by Kuwait, who are on three points from as many games.
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Just embarrassing #IndianFootball team.
We draw goalless away to #Afghanistan in Abha, Saudi Arabia.
One of the worst ever performances from an Indian national football team that i have seen.
— Arunava Chaudhuri | arunfoot (@Arunfoot) March 21, 2024