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'Embarrassing, shambolic': Fans seethe after Afghanistan beat India 2-1 in World Cup Qualifiers

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India had the best chance of the match in the third minute when Manvir Singh blazed over the bar from just six yards out. The issue of goal-scoring has been haunting this Indian side felt the Croatian and the missed opportunity further encapsulated India’s malise in recent months. The goal drought ended at 502 minutes when skipper Sunil Chhetri, playing in his 150th international game, stepped up to convert a penalty after Haroon Amiri handled the ball inside the box.

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The Hindu

Sunil Chhetri goal in vain as India slumps to a 1-2 loss to Afghanistan in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

What was a potential six-pointer for India finished with just one point in two games, including a 1-2 at home at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday.

1 month ago·India

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NDTV

WC Qualifiers Live: Sunil Chhetri Scores In His 150th Game | IND 1-0 AFG

India vs Afghanistan Live Score, 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: India lead 1-0 against Afghanistan in the first half with Sunil Chhetri converting a penalty. Indian football team look to mark the occasion of Sunil Chhetri's 150th international appearance with a victory over Afghanistan in the FIFA World Cup qualifier in Guwahati. India played out a goalless draw against the same opponents in the away leg and are currently second in the Group A …

1 month ago·New Delhi, India

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Hindustan Times

Sunil Chhetri records 150th appearance with crucial goal for India in FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Afghanistan

Sunil Chhetri recorded his 150th appearance by opening the scoring for India in the FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Afghanistan.

1 month ago·New Delhi, India

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WION

'Embarrassing, shambolic': Fans seethe after Afghanistan beat India 2-1 in World Cup Qualifiers

India suffered a humiliating 1-2 loss against Afghanistan's B-team in front of the home crowd at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday (Mar 16). The defeat dents the team's chances of qualifying for the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers. India conceded twice in the second half after leading, courtesy of a goal from the penalty spot by Sunil Chetrri in the 37th minute, who was playing his 150th game for the co…

1 month ago·Noida, India

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The Quint

FIFA WC Qualifier: Chhetri Scores But India Suffer Shock Defeat Against Afg

India captain Sunil Chhetri scored a goal in his 150th international match to give India the lead but the team allowed Afghanistan to score two late goals to seal a shock victory in a Round 2 match of FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualifiers on Tuesday.India, who were held to a draw in the away match against Afghanistan in Saudi Arabia, capitulated in the second half as Rahmat Akbari equalised in the 70th minute be…

1 month ago·India

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Khaama Press

Afghanistan beats India 2-1 in FIFA World Cup qualifier - Khaama Press

Afghan players celebrate their win/PHI Afghanistan defeated India 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Qualifiers at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday. The sweet victory for Afghanistan saw them emerge victorious over India in a closely contested match. Afghanistan ranked 158th globally, demonstrated resilience and skill to mount a comeback against the 117th-ranked Indian men’s football team, clinching the victory with two …

1 month ago·Kabul, Afghanistan

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Sunil Chhetri goal in vain as India slumps to a 1-2 loss to Afghanistan in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

Sunil Chhetri goal in vain as India slumps to a 1-2 loss to Afghanistan in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

WC Qualifiers Live: Sunil Chhetri Scores In His 150th Game | IND 1-0 AFG

WC Qualifiers Live: Sunil Chhetri Scores In His 150th Game | IND 1-0 AFG

Sunil Chhetri records 150th appearance with crucial goal for India in FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Afghanistan

Sunil Chhetri records 150th appearance with crucial goal for India in FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Afghanistan

'Embarrassing, shambolic': Fans seethe after Afghanistan beat India 2-1 in World Cup Qualifiers

'Embarrassing, shambolic': Fans seethe after Afghanistan beat India 2-1 in World Cup Qualifiers

FIFA WC Qualifier: Chhetri Scores But India Suffer Shock Defeat Against Afg

FIFA WC Qualifier: Chhetri Scores But India Suffer Shock Defeat Against Afg

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Afghanistan beats India 2-1 in FIFA World Cup qualifier - Khaama Press

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