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FIFA 2026 World Cup Asia Qualifiers Points Table Live: AFC Standings

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India commenced its second-round qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a match against Kuwait at the Jaber al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait City on Thursday.The national team finds itself placed in Group A, accompanied by Kuwait, Afghanistan, and Qatar. The opening fixtures have set the stage for an intense competition.

The Jaber al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait City witnessed the kickoff of India's journey in the qualifying rounds, a crucial step towards securing a spot in the prestigious FIFA World Cup 2026. The draw places India alongside formidable opponents like Kuwait, Afghanistan, and Qatar, promising challenging encounters as the team strives to make its mark on the global football stage.

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As the qualification process unfolds, the standings of AFC countries are closely monitored. The initial round of matches has already provided a glimpse into the competitive landscape, with each team vying for coveted spots in the World Cup.

India's performance in these early stages will significantly impact its position in the group and determine the challenges it will face on the road to the World Cup.

In this pivotal stage of the qualification process, the focus is not only on individual matches but also on the overall standings within the AFC. Teams are diligently working to secure victories and accumulate points, understanding the significance of every step in the journey towards football's most prestigious tournament, the FIFA World Cup 2026.

FIFA 2026 World Cup Asia Qualifiers: Points Table

GROUP A

POSITION TEAMS P W L D GF GA GD PTS
1 QATAR 2 2 0 0 11 1 10 6
2 KUWAIT 2 1 1 0 4 1 3 3
3 INDIA 2 1 1 0 1 3 -2 3
4 AFGHANISTAN 2 0 2 0 1 12 -11 0

GROUP B

POSITION TEAMS P W L D GF GA GD PTS
1 JAPAN 2 2 0 0 10 0 0 6
2 NORTH KOREA 2 1 1 0 6 2 4 3
3 SYRIA 2 1 1 0 1 5 -4 3
4 MYANMAR 2 0 2 0 1 11 -10 0

GROUP C

POSITION TEAMS P W L D GF GA GD PTS
1 SOUTH KOREA 2 2 0 0 8 0 8 6
2 THAILAND 2 1 1 0 4 3 1 3
3 CHINA 2 1 1 0 2 4 -2 3
4 SINGAPORE 2 0 2 0 1 8 -7 0

GROUP D

POSITION TEAMS P W L D GF GA GD PTS
1 MALAYSIA 2 2 0 0 5 3 2 6
2 OMAN 2 1 1 0 3 1 2 3
3 KYRGYZSTAN 2 1 1 0 4 4 0 3
4 CHINESE TAPEI 2 0 2 0 0 4 -4 0

GROUP E

POSITION TEAMS P W L D GF GA GD PTS
1 IRAN 2 1 0 1 6 2 4 4
2 UZBEKISTAN 2 1 0 1 5 3 2 4
3 TURKMENISTAN 2 0 1 1 3 5 -2 1
4 HONG KONG 2 0 1 1 2 6 -4 1

GROUP F

POSITION TEAMS P W L D GF GA GD PTS
1 IRAQ 2 2 0 0 6 1 5 6
2 VIETNAM 2 1 1 0 2 1 1 3
3 PHILIPPINES 2 0 1 1 1 3 -2 1
4 INDONESIA 2 0 1 1 2 6 -4 1

GROUP G

POSITION TEAMS P W L D GF GA GD PTS
1 SAUDI ARABIA 2 2 0 0 6 0 6 6
2 TAJIKISTAN 2 1 0 1 7 2 5 4
3 JORDAN 2 0 1 1 1 3 -2 1
4 PAKISTAN 2 0 2 0 1 10 -9 0

GROUP H

POSITION TEAMS P W L D GF GA GD PTS
1 UAE 2 2 0 0 6 0 6 6
2 BAHRAIN 2 1 1 0 2 2 0 3
3 YEMEN 2 1 1 0 2 2 0 3
4 NEPAL 2 0 2 0 0 6 -6 0

GROUP I

POSITION TEAMS P W L D GF GA GD PTS
1 AUSTRALIA 2 2 0 0 8 0 8 6
2 LEBANON 2 0 0 2 1 1 0 2
3 PALESTINE 2 0 1 1 0 1 -1 1
4 BANGLADESH 2 0 1 1 1 8 -7 1
Story first published: Friday, November 17, 2023, 18:37 [IST]
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