Archive · 5 Sep 2025
India's U23 Football Team Faces Qatar in AFC Qualifiers
India's U23 football team is playing Qatar in an important match to qualify for the AFC U23 Asian Cup.
India won their first game against Bahrain.
Qatar is a tough opponent, known for their strong attacking style with short passes.
The coach, Naushad Moosa, says the team is ready after training in Bangalore and Malaysia.
The team hopes to continue their winning streak.
The match is a part of the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, with the goal of reaching the main tournament in Saudi Arabia.
Winning this match could lead to more training and opportunities for the team, including the 2026 Asian Games.
India's U23 team faces Qatar in a crucial AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 qualifier match.
India won their opening match against Bahrain 2-0.
Qatar won their opening match against Brunei Darussalam 13-0.
Coach Naushad Moosa emphasizes the need to stop Qatar's quick passing game.
The team is focused on the game and hopes for a positive result.
- Who
- India's U23 football team and Qatar's team
- What
- AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers match
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Qatar
- Why
- To qualify for the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026
- Match Event
- AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers
- Teams
- India vs Qatar
- Location
- Qatar
- India's Previous Result
- 2-0 victory over Bahrain
- Qatar's Previous Result
- 13-0 victory over Brunei Darussalam
- Coach
- Naushad Moosa