India vs Qatar World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Preview, Schedule, Playing XI, Live Streaming

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India's World Cup 2026 qualifiers campaign is set to take the next step as they face Qatar in a crucial Round 2 qualifiers match on Tuesday (November 21) at Bhuaneswar's Kalinga Stadium.

After a positive start in the qualifiers, the Blue Tigers will be aiming to continue their upsurge as they face the Asian Champions.

India vs Qatar WC 2026 Qualifiers Preview

It has started perfectly for India as they defeated Kuwait in their own backyard. A rejuvenated Indian side showcased their class after the recent defeats and meant business in Kuwait, the strongest opponent for them in these qualifiers so far. The spirited Indian team revitalized their morale and displayed an impressive performance, marking the beginning of these qualifiers on a high.

Qatar also made a thumping start to the campaign as they decimated a hapless Afghanistan side 8-1 at home. The Qatar boss Carlos Queiroz gave India a lot of respect and admired the progress, but confirmed his team will be taking the stadium to get all three points.

India's head coach Igor Stimac was quite pragmatic about their expectations against Qatar, but stressed the fact that the Indian team have nothing to lose and is committed to give their all on the pitch.

The importance of this match is palpable, as the team winning will be at the summit of the group.

India vs Qatar Probable Playing XI

India (Playing XI): Gurpreet Singh Sandhu; Rahul Bheke, Sandesh Jhingan, Akash Mishra, Subhasish Bose; Suresh Wangjam, Anirudh Thapa; Naorem Mahesh Singh, Manvir Singh, Sahal Abdul Samad; Sunil Chhetri

Qatar (Playing XI): Meshaal Barsham; Pedro Miguel, Yousef Aymen, Boualem Khoukhi, Homam Elamin; Hassan Al-Haydos, Jassem Abulsallam, Mostafa Meshaal; Almoez Ali, Mohammed Muntari, Akram Afif

India vs Qatar Last Meetings

These two teams locked horns in the World Cup 2022 qualifiers. India surprisingly churned out a draw in Qatar but failed to get any points in India, as Qatar won 1-0 in 2021.

India vs Qatar Schedule

When is the India vs Qatar WC 2026 qualifiers Match?

The India vs Qatar WC 2026 qualifiers match will be played on Tuesday, November 21.

What time will the India vs Qatar WC 2026 qualifiers match start?

The India vs Qatar match will start at 7 pm IST on Tuesday. The time will be 4:30 pm in Qatar.

Where will the India vs Qatar WC 2026 qualifiers match take place?

The India vs Qatar football match will be taking place at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

India vs Qatar Live Streaming and Telecast Info

The India vs Qatar World Cup 2026 Asian qualifiers match will be telecast live on the Sports 18 network. The Indian viewers can also live stream the match on the JioCinema app and website. The match can also be streamed live on Fancode app and website.