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Heartbreak for India in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers as Sunil Chhetri Bids Farewell

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Find out why India's hopes for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification were dashed in an emotional match against Kuwait.

In a tense match between India and Kuwait in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers, the teams played out a goalless draw that dealt a significant blow to India's chances of progressing to the next round. The match held at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata saw both teams giving their all, but neither could break the deadlock, leaving fans disappointed.

The highlight of the game was the emotional farewell of India's legendary captain, Sunil Chhetri, who marked his final international match with pride and a bittersweet sense of closure. As India's all-time leading goal scorer, Chhetri's departure from the international football scene marks the end of an era for Indian football.

Following the draw against Kuwait, India now faces an uphill battle as they head to Qatar for their last match of the second round of qualifiers. With their fate hanging in the balance, the pressure is on for the Indian team to deliver a strong performance and keep their World Cup dreams alive.

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers unfold, fans around the world await with bated breath to see if India can defy the odds and secure a spot in the prestigious tournament. With the legacy of Sunil Chhetri guiding them, the Indian team's journey is filled with both challenges and opportunities, making every match a thrilling spectacle for football enthusiasts everywhere.

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FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: What are India's chances of advancing to ... (ESPN India)

A 0-0 draw against Kuwait could be a fatal blow to India's hopes of qualifying for the third round of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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India vs Kuwait highlights, IND 0-0 KUW, FIFA World Cup 2026 ... (Sportstar)

IND v KUW: Highlights from the India vs Kuwait FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match from the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in ...

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FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: India, Kuwait play out goalless draw in ... (Firstpost)

This was a rather disappointing result not just for India, but also their talismanic skipper Sunil Chhetri, who played his final international match on ...

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Emotional Sunil Chhetri bows out with Kuwait draw in FIFA World ... (The Hindu)

Sunil Chhetri bids emotional farewell to international football, leaving behind a legacy as India's all-time leading goal scorer.

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India vs Kuwait FIFA World Cup Qualifier Highlights: Sunil Chhetri ... (NDTVSports.com)

FIFA World Cup Qualifier Highlights: India play out a goalless draw against Kuwait in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match on Thursday at the Salt Lake ...

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FIFA WC 2026 Qualifier, India vs Kuwait live match time, live streaming (Business Standard)

In the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier, India vs Kuwait live match will begin at 7:00 PM IST today at Salt Lake Stadium. IND vs KUW match is also Sunil ...

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World Cup Qualifiers: India held 0-0 by Kuwait as Sunil Chhetri bids ... (Morung Express)

Kolkata, June 6 (IANS) India and Kuwait battled it all out for ninety minutes but the game ended goalless, handing a major setback to the home in their ...

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How India qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026 after Afghanistan ... (Sportstar)

India will next travel to Qatar to play its last match of second round of FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers.

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Guinea, Ghana enjoy good travels as FIFA World Cup qualifiers ... (CAFOnline.com)

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LIVE: The latest from Africa's 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - 6 ... (African Football)

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Guinea stun Algeria, Senegal held in World Cup qualifiers ... (SuperSport)

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Caf Fifa World Cup Qualifiers Matchday 3 Wrap: Results for Kenya ... (Goal.com)

GOAL focuses on matches played in round three of the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers and brings you all the results.

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World Cup Qualifiers: A quiet goodbye for Sunil Chhetri (Times of India)

Cricket News: India failed to give captain Sunil Chhetri a dream farewell at the Salt Lake Stadium, drawing 0-0 against Kuwait in a crucial match for World ...

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2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Top five Bafana Bafana stars who can ... (Soccernet.ng)

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World Cup Qualifiers: India held 0-0 by Kuwait as Sunil Chhetri bids ... (The Statesman)

With this being the final match of the iconic skipper, the crowd showed up in numbers as 58291 was the official attendance at the Salt Lake Stadium.

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World Cup qualifier: Boniface, Lookman to spearhead Super Eagles ... (Blueprint newspapers Limited)

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Bafana player profiles for the World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria ... (South African Football Association)

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