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The Indian National Football Team returns to Guwahati for a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 fixture against Afghanistan on Tuesday, March 26th. The match, held at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, marks the Blue Tigers’ first home game in the city since their 2019 World Cup Qualifier clash against Oman.
A victory for India would be a significant step towards qualification for Round 3 of the competition. Coming off a goalless draw against Afghanistan in their opening match on March 21st, the Blue Tigers are eager to capitalize on home advantage and secure three points.
India Eyes Improvement After Draw
While the draw in Saudi Arabia helped India leapfrog Kuwait in the standings, Head Coach Igor Stimac acknowledged the team’s disappointment with the result. He emphasized the importance of a win in Guwahati, stating, “A draw is the same as a loss for us. We need to make things right here.”
Stimac is optimistic about a strong showing in front of a passionate home crowd. He commented on the positive atmosphere during training sessions, and expressed his hope for a packed stadium.
India vs. Afghanistan: Broadcast and Streaming Details
Fans can catch the exciting match live on JioCinema for online streaming. For those preferring television broadcast, Sports18 1, Sports18 1 HD, and Sports18 3 channels will be telecasting the game live.
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