FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

India vs Kuwait, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Second Round

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India are hosting Kuwait at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium, Kolkata, India, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC.

India Leaders

# Player Stats
Sunil Chhetri Matches: 4, Goals: 1
Manvir Singh Matches: 3, Goals: 1

Kuwait Leaders

# Player Stats
Mohammad Daham Matches: 4, Goals: 2
Shabaib Al-Kha.. Matches: 2, Goals: 2
Athbi Saleh Matches: 2, Goals: 1

Head To Head Record

Date Last Five Games Competition
1-0
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
1-1
SAFF Championship
1-1
SAFF Championship

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

Venue: Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium
Location: Kolkata, India

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