India has been struggling to find consistency in the winless 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.
India has been struggling to find consistency in the winless 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.
Now, up against Afghanistan, which will be played in freezing temperatures, will put a bigger Test on the Blue Tigers.
The team is currently on the fourth position in the Group E table with two points from three matches.
With the runner-up in the five-team group not even assured of a third-round slot, India cannot afford to lose against Afghanistan.
#BlueTigers ready to overcome challenges and brave adversities against Afghanistan
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) November 13, 2019
Read the preview for tomorrow's game here https://t.co/W8oyZTVcKL#IndianFootball #BackTheBlue pic.twitter.com/MeabcMjJv6
Here is all you need to know about India's rival Afghanistan, the time and when and where all the matches for the 2022 World Cup Qualifier will be played.
1. Know your rivals - Afghanistan
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Country: Afghanistan
FIFA Ranking: 149
Nickname: The Lions of Afghanistan
The last match played: Oman 3-0 Afghanistan (10 October 2019)
Coach: Anoush Dastgir
India has a healthy track record against Afghanistan. The two teams have faced each other eight times of which India has emerged victorious on six occasions. They have drawn once and lost one.
In the 2011 SAFF Championship, India and Afghanistan played a 1-1 draw in the group stages.
In 2013 SAFF final, the Afghans outplayed the Indians to pick up a memorable 2-0 win in Kathmandu.
2. India's FIFA 2020 World Cup Qualifiers Schedule
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India FIFA 2020 World Cup Qualifiers Schedule
| Date | vs Team | Match Venue |
| September 5, 2019 | Oman | Home |
| September 10, 2019 | Qatar | Away |
| October 15, 2019 | Bangladesh | Home |
| November 14, 2019 | Afghanistan | Away |
| November 19, 2019 | Oman | Away |
| March 26, 2020 | Qatar | Home |
| June 4, 2020 | Bangladesh | Away |
| June 9, 2020 | Afghanistan | Home |
3. Where and when to watch India vs Afghanistan
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When and where to watch India vs Afghanistan:
Where and when is India vs Afghanistan match being played?
India vs Afghanistan match will be played on November 14, 2019, at Central Republican Stadium, Afghanistan.
What time does India vs Afghanistan match begin?
India vs Afghanistan match will begin at 07:30 PM IST.
Where to watch India vs Afghanistan live in India (TV channels)?
India vs Afghanistan live telecast will be on Star Sports 3 and Asianet Plus.
How and where to watch online India vs Afghanistan live streaming?
The India vs Afghanistan live stream will be available on Hotstar app and hotstar.com website or even on Jio TV in India.
