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India's World Cup Hopes Dashed as Qualifiers End in Defeat
16 Nov
Summary
- India's AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualification hopes ended
- Team lost 1-2 to Singapore last month, drawing 1-1 earlier
- Even a win in remaining games won't be enough to qualify
India's senior men's football team has suffered a major setback in their bid to qualify for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027. According to the news, the Blue Tigers, led by head coach Khalid Jamil, have announced a 23-member squad that will travel to Dhaka, Bangladesh, for the final round of the qualifiers on November 18.
However, the team's hopes of making it to the tournament have already been dashed. Last month, they suffered a 1-2 defeat to Singapore, and earlier, they had managed only a 1-1 draw. With these results, India is now stuck on two points from four matches, and even a win in their remaining games will not be enough to secure qualification.
The article also mentions that forward Ryan Williams, who recently obtained an Indian passport, will travel to Bangladesh, but his inclusion in the matchday squad depends on receiving the necessary approvals from Football Australia and FIFA/AFC.
