The Indian national football team are currently in Doha, Qatar, as they are preparing for their FIFA 2022 Qatar World Cup Qualifiers. The qualifying round will resume from 3rd June. Indian head coach Igor Stimac is thankful to the Qatar FA for hosting the Indian national football team.
India is scheduled to play their remaining three matches of the FIFA 2022 Qatar World Cup qualifiers. All three matches will be played at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha.
- 3rd June – vs Qatar
- 7th June – Bangladesh
- 15th June – vs Afghanistan
Sadly they are already out of contention to qualify for the World Cups, though these matches will give the Indian players huge exposure. However, if India can finish at least in the third position, they will qualify directly for the third round of the Asian Cup 2023 qualifiers.
Stimac said: “These are difficult times, and there are a number of safety regulations that have been put in place, which we are working around. I would like to extend a big thank you to the Qatari Government for allowing us to train in Doha under such circumstances, and the Qatar FA for hosting us in such difficult times,”
“Qatar are the future hosts of the FIFA World Cup 2022, and we are aware that they have some great facilities here for the football teams.”
“We do not have to do anything extra to motivate them. They are all very good professionals, and I don’t have any problem in lifting their spirit. They are well aware of the situation and have shown full commitment on the training ground. I can assure you that they will do everything possible to do well on the pitch.”
“They are very much aware of what’s happening in India. So many families are suffering right now. We have a chance to make the people of India happy with our performance. We need to take this opportunity and bring back a few smiles to the people’s faces.”
