India vs Qatar Live Score: The Indian Football Team begins their dreaded post-Sunil Chhetri era as they take on Qatar in the final game of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Round 2. The Blue Tigers, are led by Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, have their work cut out against Qatar, ranked 34th in the world. Qatar also beat India in the reverse fixture 3-0.
Kickoff!
0′ – And here we go! We have the kickoff for the game!
We are Ready!
We are almost ready for kick off! A little over 5 minutes remain for the start. It is now time for the National Anthems!
Warmups done!
The pre-match warmups are done. And just 15 minutes remain for the kick off!
Half an hour to go!
The time ticks on! A little less than 30 minutes remain for the start of the highly awaited encounter!
Must win for India
This game is of paramount importance for India. The Blue Tigers will have to win at all costs to make it to the next stage. If the game results in a draw, then India will have hope that Kuwait vs Afghanistan too ends in a draw.
Couple of Changes!
Igor Stimac has made a couple of changes to his playing XI. Obviously, Sunil Chhetri is not in the lineup after retiring in the previous game. Jeakson replaces Anirudh Thapa, Manvir comes in place of Liston, while Brandon replaces Sahal.
Young striker Rahim Ali will play as the number 9 while right back Nikhil Poorary is injured as Rahul Bheke shifts to right back while Mehtab Singh slots in at the heart of the defense.
Tick Tok, Tick Tok!
The clock continues to tick as just an hour remain before the kick off!
India Playing XI
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (C), Rahul Bheke, Anwar Ali, Mehtab Singh, Jay Gupta, Manvir Singh, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Rahim Ali, Brandon Fernandes, Jeakson Singh Thounaojam, Lallianzuala Chhangte
Hello and Welcome!
Hello and welcome to the Live score of India vs Qatar in the Round 2 of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
India’s 0-0 draw against Kuwait was a missed opportunity to cement their spot in the next stages of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. However, the Blue Tigers failed to capitalize on their chances. Now, they face a daunting task against the Asian champions, Qatar, in Doha. To stay in the race, India needs a victory. Alternatively, they must rely on a draw between Kuwait and Afghanistan if they can hold Qatar to a draw.
Vikram Partap Singh returns to the India squad after serving a suspension. Several players have been left out, including Subhasish Bose, Amey Ranawade, and Lalchungnunga. Nikhil Poojary is unavailable due to an Achilles tendon injury. Meanwhile, Sahal Abdul Samad and Anirudh Thapa are at risk of losing their spots due to recent underperformance.
Nonetheless, India’s recent performances have not inspired confidence. Their inability to capitalize on favourable fixtures and goal-scoring woes will likely worsen without Chhetri’s presence. The world will be watching to see who fills the void left by Sunil Chhetri, India’s only goal scorer in the last 11 games.
The must-win India vs Qatar Live Streaming will be on Fancode in India. One can buy a 25/- pass to watch the match. However, there will be no live telecast of the game on TV.
