India prepare to take on Oman in the first qualifying game of the 2022 World Cup Qualifier.
India's big dream of playing in the World Cup will start to take shape as the Indian football team prepare to take on Oman in the first qualifying game.
The Blue Tigers invite the Middle East State to Guwahati on September 5.
The last time India took part, they finished last in the group consisting of Iran, Turkmenistan, Oman and Guam.
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However, this time, Igor Stimac’s side will take on Oman, Qatar, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh in the Group E.
Here is all you need to know about India's rival Oman, the time and when and where all the matches for the 2022 World Cup Qualifier will be played.
1. Know your rivals - Oman
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Country: Oman
FIFA Ranking: 87
Nickname: Al-Ahmar (The Reds)
The last match played: Oman 1-0 Yemen (28 August 2019)
Coach: Erwin Koeman
India faced Oman last year in a friendly ahead of the Asia Cup. The match ended in a goalless draw. The Blue Tigers, however, don’t enjoy a healthy record against The Reds.
Out of 7 game clashes, India has won only 1, while Oman has won 4 with two games ending in a draw.
India's last and only win came in 1994. India won the semi-final of the 1994 Independence Cup 4-1 but have heavily suffered against Oman ever since.
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 |
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3. Where and when to watch India vs Oman
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When and where to watch India vs Oman:
Where and when is India vs Oman match being played?
India vs Oman match will be played on September 5, 2019, at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati, Assam.
What time does India vs Oman match begin?
India vs Oman match will begin at 07:30 PM IST.
Where to watch India vs Oman live in India (TV channels)?
India vs Oman live telecast will be on Star Sports 3 and Asianet Plus.
How and where to watch online India vs Oman live streaming?
The India vs Oman live stream will be available on Hotstar app and hotstar.com website or even on Jio TV in India.
