Manvir Singh’s 75th-minute left-footed strike turned India’s start to Round 2 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Joint Qualification campaign into a memorable one as they defeated hosts Kuwait by a solitary goal at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, Kuwait City, on Thursday, …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with another live show with the latest on India’s preparations for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification encounter against Kuwait. Rahul Naresh of SportsKhabri besides me and the YouTuber Hiren Patel join the discussion. Candid Football Conversations is a collaboration between arunfoot and SportsKhabri.
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The FIFA World Cup is the greatest stage in the world of football. In theory, the stage is set once every four years. Practically, the hustle to make it there carries on every single day. It is a rigorous process, and India’s 10th quest to qualify for the World Cup …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with Arunava Chaudhuri and Rahul Naresh of SportsKhabri discussing a number of Indian Football topics. Gokulam Kerala Women at the AFC Women’s Club Championship, the Kuwait vs India the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, and the latest I-League updates. Candid Football Conversations is a collaboration between arunfoot …
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Qualifying for the FIFA World Cup remains Indian Football’s biggest dream. Nine previous campaigns to reach the world’s greatest single sporting event have been unsuccessful. But when you talk about India’s best performance in a qualifying tournament, there’s only one campaign that comes to mind – In 2002, when India …
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Having been denied a place in the 2019 Round of 16 by the slimmest of margins, India are determined to enjoy an extended run at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar. It will, however, not be easy for Igor Stimac’s side with all their Group B challengers – Australia, …
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Sunil Chhetri. Forever Young; a perfect example of may your hands always be busy, may your feet always be swift. In Indian football, the 39-year-old sets a record every time he steps onto the pitch. It will be no different when he leads India into Round 2 of the FIFA …
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The Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bangalore is considered a hallowed turf for Indian football. It has been a witness to numerous compelling stories and has played host to countless historic celebrations. One of those carnival moments came on April 8, 2001; it added another indelible chapter in the storied history …
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Asia’s national teams will take another step towards the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 when the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 kicks off next Thursday. The dream remains alive for the 10 teams that made it through the first round of the Asian …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with another live show with the latest of the AIFF Executive Committee and India’s preparations for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. Rahul Naresh of SportsKhabri and the YouTubers Sayan Sarkar and Hiren Patel join the discussion. Candid Football Conversations is a collaboration between arunfoot …
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