Qatar Knocks India Out Of FIFA World Cup Qualification

India eliminated from 2026 FIFA World Cup contention after 2-1 defeat to Qatar.

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Controversial Qatari equaliser by Youssef Aymen changes game momentum.

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Lallianzuala Chhangte scores India's first goal from open play in 682 minutes.

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Brandon Fernandes's mishit shot assists Chhangte's goal.

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Mehtab Singh's stunning goal-line block prevents Qatar from scoring early.

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India takes lead in 37th minute deservedly after chances by Manvir Singh and Chhangte.

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Qatar brings on senior players Homam Ahmed and Khaled Ali, altering game momentum.

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Controversial equaliser occurs from a Qatari free-kick mishap.

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Kuwait's victory over Afghanistan seals India's fate, finishing third in group.

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