# India 0-3 Qatar: AFC FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier ends in defeat for Blues

URL: https://technosports.co.in/india-0-3-qatar-fifa-world-cup-2026-qualifier/  
Published: 2023-11-21  
Updated: 2023-11-21  
Author: Arsh Das

Qatar defeated [India](https://technosports.co.in/arsene-wenger-visits-football-house-nov-202023/) 3-0 at the [Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar](https://x.com/IndianFootball/status/1726980428094206373?s=20) to maintain their 100% record in the AFC FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers. The 2022 World Cup hosts got off the mark early, with a goal from Mostafa Tarek shocking the hosts minutes into the game. 

Igor Stimac opted to replace Udanta Singh at half-time, bringing on East Bengal winger Mahesh Singh to add a new dimension to their attack. But, he rarely had any chances until one right at the very end of the game. 

## Qatar defeat India to continue winning run in World Cup Qualifiers 

![Qatar vs India Almoez Ali](https://images.technosports.co.in/2023/11/F_d5JGqWAAEJYJD-1024x692.webp)
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Almoez Ali continued his remarkable form for the national team with a fifth goal in two games in the second half, just two minutes after the break. And late in the game, Yusuf Abdurisag found the back of the net with a brilliant header, beating Amrinder Singh at his near post to make it 3-0 and take all three points in the process. 

As expected, India didn’t retreat and play a low block but instead pressed high and aggressively to force the opposition into an error. They found themselves on the receiving end of a few chances on the turnover, but some resolute defending from the visitors prevented them from really threatening in the final third. 

![Qatar vs India](https://images.technosports.co.in/2023/11/F_d5JGjW8AAIydJ-1024x683.webp)
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Following the display against a World Cup playing nation, India will back themselves to qualify to the third round with two games against Afghanistan to be played in the March international break.