India vs Qatar: When and Where to watch Blue Tigers' FIFA World Cup Qualifier

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April 19 2024, 07:30 PM

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Indian football team — India have their task cut out against Qatar.

Bengaluru, June 2: India are all set to take on Qatar in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Zone Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying tie.

Though they are out of reckoning for a Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup berth, the Blue Tigers are still very much in contention for qualification in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup to be held in China.

Though it is India's home match, all of their remaining AFC Zone 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers were shifted to Qatar due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation in the country.

After the Qatar tie, India will take on Bangladesh and Afghanistan on June 7 and 15 respectively, all at the same venue.

What's at stake?

Igor Stimac's men have registered just three points from the opening five outings in the second AFC Zone qualifying round, disappointing results which has them hanging in by a thread in fourth place in an intriguing Group E which also features Qatar, Oman, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

While only a freak series of results will see India revive their Qatar 2022 hopes, they have much to play for with the campaign also doubling as qualifiers for the AFC Asian Cup China 2023.

Head-to-head

Having held Qatar to a goalless draw in the first leg, the Blue Tigers will be hoping that they can achieve an even better result against the AFC Asian Cup champions.

Should Stimac's men raise their game against Al Annabi, their chances of reviving the sagging fortunes will be greatly enhanced.

FIFA rankings

But their job is easier said and done against a side, who are the reigning Asian champions and the 2022 FIFA World Cup hosts.

Coached by Spaniard Fleix Sanchez, Qatar are 57th in the latest FIFA rankings while India are languishing at 105.

Kick off time/TV channel

The match will begin at 8pm local time (10.30PM IST) on Thursday (June 4) at the Al Sadd Stadium.

Indian audience can watch it live on Star Sports 2 SD/HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 1 SD/HD (Hindi) channels with live streaming available on Disney+ Hotstar VIP, JioTV.