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The Indian men's football team faces a do-or-die encounter with reigning Asian champions Qatar in their final Group A match of the <keyword id="3711881" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="FIFA-World-Cup-2026" source="Orion">FIFA World Cup 2026</keyword> <keyword id="22015291" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="AFC-qualifiers" source="keywords">AFC qualifiers</keyword>. This decisive clash will take place at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on Tuesday, and the stakes couldn't be higher for India. Compounding the challenge, India will be without their talismanic striker <keyword id="20013715" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sunil-Chhetri" source="keywords">Sunil Chhetri</keyword>, who retired from international football following a goalless draw against Kuwait last week. With Chhetri's departure, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu will step up to captain the team in Doha. For India, the outcome of the match against Qatar will be crucial in keeping their hopes of advancing to the FIFA World Cup 2026 alive. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="How can India qualify for the third round of FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers?" comment="subhead" text="How can India qualify for the third round of FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers?">How can India qualify for the third round of <keyword id="20983702" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="FIFA-World-Cup-2026-qualifiers" source="keywords">FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers</keyword>?</cmsannotation> To progress to the third round of the qualifiers, India needs to secure a top-two finish in Group A. Current standings show Qatar sitting comfortably at the top with 13 points, having already secured a place in the next round. India, with five points from as many games, is second, holding a narrow lead over Afghanistan based on goal difference. Kuwait trails closely with four points. In the final round of fixtures, India, Afghanistan and Kuwait all have a shot at claiming the second spot. While India faces the formidable task of beating Qatar, Kuwait will host Afghanistan in a parallel match that also carries significant implications. For the Indian team, the clearest path to the next round is a win against Qatar, which would raise their points tally to eight. However, achieving this would be a colossal challenge given India’s position at 121st in the FIFA rankings compared to Qatar's 34th. Afghanistan could also reach eight points if they secure a victory over Kuwait, but they would need to win by at least eight goals to overcome India’s goal difference—a scenario that is highly improbable. A defeat against Qatar would extinguish India’s chances of advancing, directly relegating them to the third round of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers. This would shift their focus from World Cup qualification to continental competition. A draw against Qatar would take India’s points tally to six. In this case, they would need the Kuwait vs Afghanistan match to also end in a draw to maintain their second-place position based on goal difference. A win for either Afghanistan or Kuwait would see them surpass India in the standings, thus taking the second spot. It is important to note that securing a place in the third round of qualifiers would not guarantee India a direct spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026. However, it would provide Igor Stimac's squad multiple chances to qualify, while also ensuring direct entry to the AFC Asian Cup 2027 in Saudi Arabia. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Where to watch Qatar vs India live streaming?" comment="subhead" text="Where to watch Qatar vs India live streaming?">Where to watch <keyword id="8085522" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Qatar-vs-India" source="Orion">Qatar vs India</keyword> live streaming?</cmsannotation> The Qatar vs India football match will kick off at 9:15 PM IST. It won’t be telecast on Indian television, but will be available for live streaming on the FanCode Application. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="India squad for the Qatar game" comment="subhead" text="India squad for the Qatar game">India squad for the Qatar game</cmsannotation> Manager Igor Stimac has readied the following 22-man squad for the crucial clash against Qatar: Goalkeepers: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (captain), Amrinder Singh, Vishal Kaith Defenders: Anwar Ali, Jay Gupta, Mehtab Singh, Narender, Nikhil Poojary, Rahul Bheke Midfielders: Anirudh Thapa, Brandon Fernandes, Edmund Lalrindika, Jeakson Singh Thounaojam, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Liston Colaco, Mahesh Singh Naorem, Nandhakumar Sekar, Sahal Abdul Samad, Suresh Singh Wangjam Forwards: Manvir Singh, Rahim Ali, Vikram Partap Singh, David Lalhlansanga

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The Indian men's football team was on the brink of securing a spot in the next round of <keyword id="20322326" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers" source="keywords">FIFA World Cup qualifiers</keyword> from Group A—until a fateful turn in the 73rd minute of Tuesday’s game. Lallianzuala Chhangte had placed India in the lead with a goal in the 37th minute, setting them on course for a rare away victory over Qatar. But then, the tide turned dramatically. What should have been a routine Qatari free-kick turned controversial as the ball, which had rolled out of play, was brought back by Alhashmi Mohialdin, allowing Youssef Aymen to tap it into the net. The goal, clearly illegal, sparked immediate protests from the Indian side. Despite the uproar, the linesmen and referees on the field failed to catch the infraction. And with no Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in place, the decision could not be reversed and the goal stood. <div type="twitter" handle="FanCode" handlename="FanCode" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1800595521628999862"></div> The contentious goal was followed by Ahmed Al-Rawi's stunning curler in the 85th minute, sealing the match in Qatar's favour. As a result of this defeat and Kuwait's concurrent victory over Afghanistan, Qatar and Kuwait advanced to the next round, leaving India third in the group, narrowly ahead of Afghanistan on goal difference. <keyword id="20684835" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-fans" source="keywords">Indian fans</keyword> expressed their outrage on social media, decrying the lack of sportsmanship from the Qatari side and criticising the officiating. The hashtag #Shame trended on X (formerly Twitter), capturing the fans' frustration over the missed call and its consequences. This loss not only crushed India’s hopes for the World Cup, but also their chance for a direct entry into the AFC Asian Cup 2027 in Saudi Arabia. Now, the Blue Tigers must navigate through the third round of <keyword id="21032549" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Asian-Cup-qualifiers" source="keywords">Asian Cup qualifiers</keyword> to secure a place in the tournament.

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<keyword id="19895063" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="india" source="keywords">India</keyword>'s aspirations for progressing to the third round of qualifying for the 2026 <keyword id="20041016" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="fifa-world-cup" source="keywords">FIFA World Cup</keyword> took a hit with a surprise 1-2 defeat to lower-placed Afghanistan in Guwahati on Tuesday. Hopes were high as India entered the match, but they left the field disappointed as Afghanistan clinched victory with two late goals. Despite the setback, all hope isn’t lost for India. Currently second in Group A after four games, India sits eight points behind leaders Qatar. They are level on points with Afghanistan but hold the advantage on goal difference, and maintain a one-point lead over Kuwait. Looking ahead, the Indian team faces a critical match against Kuwait in June. A victory is imperative, as a draw might not be sufficient, especially considering Kuwait's fixture against Afghanistan on the final matchday could potentially propel one of them ahead of India. India's recent encounters with Kuwait have been evenly contested. While they secured a notable 1-0 victory in Kuwait City at the outset of the qualifying campaign, their clashes in the SAFF Championships last year ended in draws, highlighting the closely matched nature of the teams. Should India secure another draw against Kuwait in the upcoming fixture, they will need a positive result against Qatar in their final match to secure qualification. However, if India succumbs to defeat against a relatively stronger Qatar team, the winner of the Kuwait-Afghanistan match will advance. In the event of a draw between Kuwait and Afghanistan, India will require at least a point against Qatar. India’s recent loss to Afghanistan underscores the challenge posed by Qatar, who are likely to present a much more formidable opposition, even though they may have already secured qualification and potentially rotate their squad. Consequently, India's upcoming match against Kuwait assumes paramount importance, potentially determining their fate in the tournament. These group games are part of the Asian section of the 2026 FIFA <keyword id="106611" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="World-Cup-qualification" source="Orion">World Cup qualification</keyword>. The qualification process involves five rounds, after which eight Asian teams will directly qualify for the World Cup and one more may potentially progress through an inter-confederation play-off slot.

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Betul (Goa), <keyword id="19895063" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="india" source="keywords">India</keyword> is likely to sign a USD 78 billion deal to extend <keyword id="19905315" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="lng" source="keywords">LNG</keyword> imports from Qatar by another 20 years till 2048 at rates lower than current prices, sources said. <keyword id="20475720" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="petronet-lng-ltd" source="keywords">Petronet LNG Ltd</keyword>, India's biggest liquefied natural gas (LNG) importer, is likely to sign a deal with QatarEnergy to extend a 2004 deal to buy 7.5 million tonne a year of gas for producing electricity, making fertilizers and converting to CNG, on the sidelines of India Energy Week (IEW) here. Sources said the renewal is at a "significantly" lower price than the current deal. At current prices, India will save about USD 0.8 per million British thermal unit at the renewed terms. <keyword id="20387238" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="petronet" source="keywords">Petronet</keyword> imports 8.5 million tonne per year (MTPA) of LNG from Qatar under two contracts. The first 25-year deal is to expire in 2028 and is now being extended for 20 additional years. The second deal for 1 MTPA entered into in 2015, will be negotiated separately, sources said. Qatar's energy minister and top officials of QatarEnergy are attending the IEW here. India, the world's third biggest energy consumer, sees natural gas as a transition fuel for migrating to net zero carbon emissions by 2070. As part of this, the government is targeting to raise the share of natural gas in the country's energy mix to 15 per cent by 2030 from 6.3 per cent now. Sources said the current deal is priced at 12.67 per cent of prevailing Brent crude oil prices plus a fixed component of USD 0.52 per million British thermal unit. Under the new contract, the slope would remain more or less the same but the fixed charge of USD 0.52 would be scrapped, they said. Also, India will save an additional USD 0.30 per mmBtu on shipping charges as Qatar has agreed to convert the deal to Delivered Ex Ship (DES) from Free on Board (FOB), thereby undertaking responsibility of shipping. At USD 80 per barrel Brent crude oil price, the annual 7.5 MTPA import will cost USD 3.9 billion annually and over a 20-year period it would total to over USD 78 billion. While 7.5 MTPA of LNG is bought by Petronet, the firm's promoters state-owned Indian Oil Corp (<keyword id="19942852" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ioc" source="keywords">IOC</keyword>), Bharat Petroleum and GAIL (India) buy a combined 1 MTPA of LNG. Sources said the new deal will allow the Indian buyers to decide which terminal in India will receive cargoes. Under existing deals, Qatar delivers LNG at Dahej in Gujarat. Sources said the freedom to decide on the arrival terminal will result in additional savings in cost for transporting the fuel through pipelines within the Indian grid.

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Electric two-wheeler maker <keyword id="10771675" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="kabira-mobility" source="Orion">Kabira Mobility</keyword> on Friday said it has secured USD 50 million (around Rs 412 crore) funding from Qatar-based Al-Abdulla Group. The Panjim-based company plans to utilise the capital to fund its future growth in the country. The company plans to ramp up production capacity of its electric bikes KM3000, KM4000, introduce new products and enhance sales infrastructure across the country. The company currently has an installed production capacity of 40,000 units a month at its Dharwad-based plant in Karnataka. In an interaction with PTI, Kabira Mobility CEO Jaibir <keyword id="3681361" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="siwach" source="Orion">Siwach</keyword> said the company has raised USD 50 million through equity sale. The companies, however, did not share the exact details of the deal. Siwach said the production capacity of the <keyword id="6360661" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="dharwad" source="Orion">Dharwad</keyword> plant could be enhanced to 60,000 units a month. "We are also looking to set up a new manufacturing facility around Jewar in Uttar Pradesh with an installed capacity of 1.25 lakh units a month," he noted. The project entails investment to the tune of around Rs 300 crore, Siwach said. He noted that the company will go in for another round of fund raise by the end of the year. On product launches, Siwach said the company will launch pro trims of KM3000 and KM4000 electric bikes and also introduce KM 5000, an electric cruiser later this year. The company is focusing primarily on the electric bike segment and is looking to garner 30 per cent market share in the vertical over the next two years, he said. The company also aims to add around 70 dealerships this year to take the total number of outlets to over 100 mark. Al-Abdulla Group CEO Manoj George said <keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword> holds immense potential and is expected to become the global manufacturing hub for the electric two-wheeler segment. "Our investment in Kabira Mobility is aligned with Al-Abdulla group's vision of investing in the renewable energy sector and supporting sustainable mobility solutions on a global scale," he added. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/markets-extend-gains-in-see-saw-trade-metal-banking-stocks-sparkle/articleshow/98733884.cms">Markets extend gains in see-saw trade; metal, banking stocks sparkle</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/one-third-of-worlds-population-suffers-from-sleep-disorders-say-medical-experts/articleshow/98731255.cms">One-third of world's population suffers from sleep disorders say medical experts</a>

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<ul><li>Axis Bank has launched an ultra-premium credit card for UHNIs.</li><li>The <keyword id="23066078" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Axis-Bank-Primus-credit-card" source="keywords">Axis Bank Primus credit card</keyword> is among the most expensive credit cards in India.</li><li>Here’s everything you need to know about the ultra-premium credit card from Axis Bank.</li></ul>Credit cards have become a major part of India’s financial landscape in recent years. What was once seen as a luxury for the wealthy has now become more common with banks offering various benefits including <keyword id="19957380" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="lounge-access" source="keywords">lounge access</keyword> at airports, free tickets and more. Cards range from free cards for normal users to cards with thousands or lakhs in fees, aimed at high net worth (HNI) individuals. Axis Bank recently introduced Primus, the company’s ultra-premium credit card that is aimed at ultra-high net-worth individuals. <h2><keyword id="23066081" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Axis-Bank-Primus" source="Orion">Axis Bank Primus</keyword> credit card <keyword id="23066080" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="annual-fee" source="keywords">annual fee</keyword></h2>The Axis Bank Primus credit card has a joining fee of ₹5 lakh, which increases up to ₹5.9 lakh when we include GST. In addition to this, the card has an annual fee of ₹3 lakh, which goes up to ₹3.54 lakh after including GST. This makes it the <keyword id="23066079" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="most-expensive-credit-card" source="keywords">most expensive credit card</keyword> in India, beating the Amex Centurion, which has a joining fee of ₹8.26 lakh and an annual fee of ₹2.95 lakh. <h2>Axis Bank Primus credit card benefits</h2><h3>Joining benefit</h3>As part of a joining bonus, users get the option to choose from either an ₹40,000 voucher from ITC or 25,000 Axis Edge Miles. <h3>Renewal benefit</h3>Users who pay the renewal fee get either an ₹20,000 voucher from ITC or 15,000 Axis Edge Miles. <h3>Lounge benefits</h3> Unlimited domestic and international lounge access for the primary card and add-on card holders. <h3>Travel benefits</h3> <ul><li>The card offers the following travel benefits: </li><li>Zero forex markup </li><li>Unlimited complimentary domestic airport meet and greets </li><li>Complimentary companion airfare </li><li>Up to 15% savings on international First and Business class fares </li><li>Complimentary upgrades at selected hotels across the world </li><li>Exclusive access to top restaurants across the world </li><li>Access to exclusive events and bespoke travel itineraries </li></ul><h3>Golf</h3> <ul><li>Four complimentary green fees at participating clubs for the primary cardholder at international courses. </li><li>Unlimited golf access via complimentary green fee and buggy in India. </li></ul><h3>Partners for miles transfer</h3>Air Asia, Air Canada, Air France – KLM, Air India, Air Vistara, Accor, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, IHG Hotels &amp; Resorts, ITC, Japan Airlines, Marriott International Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines and Wyndham Hotels &amp; Resorts. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/fada-urges-banks-to-tighten-funding-to-dealers-as-rains-play-spoilsport-in-august/articleshow/113111945.cms">FADA urges banks to tighten funding to dealers as rains play spoilsport in August</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/india-beats-the-us-to-emerge-as-the-second-biggest-market-for-5g-smartphones/articleshow/113095322.cms">India beats the US to emerge as the second-biggest market for 5G smartphones</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/apple-iphone-16-to-launch-on-september-9-design-specs-and-everything-we-know-so-far/articleshow/113091114.cms">Apple iPhone 16 to launch on September 9 – design, specs and everything we know so far</a>

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Leading multiplex chain INOX Leisure Ltd. announced on Wednesday that it is all set to live screen matches from <keyword id="5929" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="fifa-world-cup" source="Orion">FIFA World Cup</keyword> <keyword id="6355203" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="qatar" source="Orion">Qatar</keyword> 2022 across its 22 multiplexes in 15 cities in <keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword>. The move means that football fanatics can watch the matches at INOX multiplexes in Mumbai, Delhi, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Pune, <keyword id="826" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="goa" source="Orion">Goa</keyword>, Bhubaneswar, Jaipur, Kolkata, Siliguri, Surat, Indore, Vadodara, Dhanbad, and Thrissur, adding to the FIFA Football <keyword id="22177" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="world-cup" source="Orion">World Cup</keyword> frenzy in India. The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 began on November 20, with the Round of 16 kicking off on December 2, with the final scheduled for December 18. 32 of the best international teams in the world will battle it out to win the coveted title. The tournament unarguably produced one of the biggest shocking results in the history of the competition when Saudi Arabia defeated a Lionel Messi-led Argentina 2-1 in a Group C match at the Lusail Iconic Stadium on Tuesday. "There are certain things that bring people together in our country, and sports is one of them. We are thrilled to bring the most-awaited sporting event, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, to the big cinema screens at INOX." "With this initiative, we aim to provide our patrons with an opportunity to create unforgettable experiences and memories while feeling the pulsating energy as if one were in the stadium itself. We are proud to take our content innovation journey forward with sports, through this historic screening. We look forward to welcoming our guests and letting them soak in an immersive football-viewing fun at INOX," said Alok Tandon, Chief Executive Officer of INOX Leisure Limited. INOX had earlier signed an agreement with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to live screen all matches played by India in the eighth edition of the Men's T20 World Cup in Australia in October-November, where the side reached the semi-finals, before losing to England by ten wickets. They also live screened India's matches in Asia Cup 2022 in the UAE in September. The cinema chain is also the Official Sponsor of the Indian Olympic Association. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/sports/news/no-alcohol-intake-strict-dress-code-us-uk-issue-advisory-for-fifa-world-cup-in-qatar/slidelist/95715119.cms">No alcohol intake, strict dress code: US, UK issue advisory for FIFA World Cup in Qatar</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/bjyus-amul-viacom18-jio-cinema-sbi-more-indian-brands-powering-the-fifa-world-cup-2022/slidelist/95712435.cms">Amul, BJYUs, Jio Cinema &amp; more: Indian brands powering the FIFA World Cup 2022</a>

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Argentina star footballer <keyword id="704" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Lionel-Messi" source="Orion">Lionel Messi</keyword> has confirmed the final on Sunday, December 18 to be his <keyword id="15780384" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="last-FIFA-World-Cup-game" source="Orion">last FIFA World Cup game</keyword>. The talismanic forward will be kicking for World Cup glory for the final time at football's grandest stage against either France or Morocco and will look to draw curtains on his World Cup journey with the elusive trophy making its way to his already distinguished trophy cabinet. "I feel very happy, to be able to achieve this, to finish my World Cup journey by playing my last game in a final," Reuters quoted <keyword id="6355806" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Messi" source="Orion">Messi</keyword> as saying in a statement to Argentine media outlet Diario Deportivo Ole. Messi will play for redemption having reached the FIFA World Cup final in 2014 only to come second to Germany. "It's many years for the next one and I don't think I'll be able to do it. And to finish like this, it's the best. It's all well and good (the records), but the important thing is to be able to achieve the group objective, which is the most beautiful thing of all. We're just one step away, after fighting hard, and we're going to give everything to try to make it happen this time," added Messi. The 35-year-old is playing his fifth World Cup, surpassing the four of Diego Maradona and Javier Mascherano. The forward's goal in the 34th minute helped Argentina take the lead in the semifinal against Croatia on Tuesday. Julian Alvarez scored a brace to take Argentina into the final and knock out the 2018 World Cup runners-up. Messi appeared in his 25th World Cup match, tying Lothar Matthaus of Germany for the most, and took his tally of goals at the World Cup to 11, breaking Gabriel Batistuta's Argentina record Argentina will play the winner of the second semifinal between France and Morocco on Sunday in the championship after Messi inspired Lionel Scaloni's team to a 3-0 victory against Croatia. Messi has the chance to lead the South American team to a World Cup win to end a 36-year wait when they play in the final this weekend. Argentina last won the World Cup in 1986. The second semifinal will take place on December 15 at the Al Bayt Stadium where defending champions France will take on a spirited Morocco who have made it to their maiden World Cup semifinal. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/careers/news/there-are-more-employable-women-than-men-in-india-wheebox-india-skills-report/articleshow/96202479.cms" style="">There are more employable women than men in India: Wheebox India Skills Report</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/education/news/tcs-partners-with-gujarat-government-to-impart-digital-skills-in-schools/articleshow/96198247.cms" style="">TCS partners with Gujarat government to impart digital skills in schools</a>

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Indian footballing icon <keyword id="20013715" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Sunil-Chhetri" source="keywords">Sunil Chhetri</keyword> has announced his retirement from <keyword id="21679901" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="international-football" source="keywords">international football</keyword>, marking the end of an illustrious two-decade journey. The revered captain shared the news through a heartfelt video on his social media handles on Thursday. <keyword id="20306461" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="chhetri" source="keywords">Chhetri</keyword> will bid his farewell after India's <keyword id="20041016" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="FIFA-World-Cup" source="keywords">FIFA World Cup</keyword> qualifying match against Kuwait on June 6, taking place in Kolkata—the city where his national team journey commenced 19 years ago in 2005. Reflecting on his decision, Chhetri expressed: “The moment I told myself first, that yes, this is the game that is going to be my last, is when I started recollecting everything. “It was so strange, I started thinking about this game, that game, this coach, that coach, that team, that member, that ground, that away match, this good game, that bad game, all my individual performances, everything came, all the flashes came. So when I did decide that this is it, this is going to be my last game.” <div type="twitter" handle="chetrisunil11" handlename="chetrisunil11" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1790953336901976541"></div> With 94 goals to his name, Sunil Chhetri will retire as India's leading goal scorer and most-capped player. The 39-year-old forward also ranks third among active international goal-scorers worldwide, trailing only football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Chhetri's milestone 150th appearance for India came in March this year, where he found the net against Afghanistan in Guwahati. However, despite his goal, India suffered a 1-2 defeat in that match. Currently positioned second in Group A with four points from four games, India's upcoming clash against Kuwait carries immense significance. A victory is imperative to remain in contention for a spot in the World Cup Qualifiers Round 3, especially considering India faces a tougher test against Qatar in their final group stage encounter. Only the top two teams will advance to the next round.

Sunil Chhetri, who trails only Ronaldo and Messi on international goal-scoring charts, announces retirement

<keyword id="19895063" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="India" source="keywords">India</keyword>'s all-important <keyword id="19895131" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="FIFA" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="FIFA" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="FIFA">FIFA</keyword> World Cup Qualifier against <keyword id="20078631" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kuwait" source="keywords">Kuwait</keyword> is inching closer with every day. The West Asians are a familiar side for the Blue Tigers and this is set to be their fourth meeting in less than a year, and without a shadow of a doubt, the most significant one too. For a simple reason - a spot in the third round of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers as well as direct qualification for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) <keyword id="20013719" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Asian-Cup" source="keywords">Asian Cup</keyword> Saudi Arabia 2027 is on the line. After four matchdays, back-to-back Asian champions Qatar have already sealed their place as table toppers with four wins. But the three remaining contenders for the second and final spot are separated by only one point, leaving open a wide range of possibilities come the last two matchdays on June 6 and 11. Despite India's defeat to Afghanistan in March, they still occupy the second spot with four points. Afghanistan is also on four, but in third place due to their inferior goal difference, while Kuwait is at bottom with three points. India will face Kuwait in Kolkata on June 6 before travelling to Doha to play Qatar on June 11, while Afghanistan will host Qatar in Saudi Arabia on June 6 before going on the road to take on Kuwait on June 11. While the permutations and combinations may seem confusing at first, for India, simply put, a victory on June 6 will put them on the brink of solidifying second place, since it will officially eliminate Kuwait from contention, as per a press release from the All India Football Federation (AIFF). India's goal difference (-3) is also significantly greater than Afghanistan's (-10), and as such, an Indian victory in Kolkata will require the Afghans to notch two miraculous results if they are to downturn the Blue Tigers' advantage. The <keyword id="19919542" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Salt-Lake-Stadium" source="keywords">Salt Lake Stadium</keyword> has been a happy hunting ground for Igor Stimac and his boys as they won all three of their matches in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers in June 2022 against Cambodia (2-0), Afghanistan (2-1) and Hong Kong (4-0), respectively. In fact, India has not lost a match at Kolkata's iconic stadium since a 0-3 defeat to Saudi Arabia in the Asian Cup Qualifiers in August 2006. A passionate crowd in a spectacular venue, against an opponent India have enjoyed good results over the last 12 months will be a confidence-booster for the Blue Tigers. While all three meetings with Kuwait were close affairs, Stimac's men came out on top in clutch situations. After a 1-1 draw in the SAFF Championship group stage, they triumphed on penalties following another 1-1 draw in the final to lift their ninth title in July 2023. In November, a Manvir Singh strike helped India eke out a 1-0 win in Kuwait City in the first matchday of the World Cup Qualifiers. That was also the last time India won a match and scored a goal from open play. Since then, the Blue Tigers have been on a six-game winless run. But while their form has dipped and they have dropped to 121st in the FIFA Rankings, Kuwait's recent results have also been poor. They have lost all four of their matches in 2024, including 0-3 (away) and 1-2 (home) against Qatar in the March Qualifiers and friendly defeats to Libya (1-3) and Uganda (0-2) in January. Rui Bento's side have slipped to 139th in the FIFA Rankings. Indian captain <keyword id="20013715" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sunil-chhetri" source="keywords">Sunil Chhetri</keyword>, who will be playing his last game in national colours, admitted that there will be no surprise factor in the game since both teams are well-versed with each other. Kuwait is a side with technically good players who are quick in offence and transitions. Following the conclusion of their domestic season, they announced their 26-man squad earlier this week, with 20 of them hailing from the top three sides of the Kuwait Premier League - Kuwait SC, Al-Arabi SC and Al-Qadsia SC. While Kuwait will be missing their dynamic winger Shabaib Al-Khaldi, who scored in the SAFF final, the other important names to watch out for will be defender Khalid El Ebrahim, midfielders Ahmed Al-Dhefiri, Sultan El-Enezi and Eid Al-Rasheedi, and forward Mobarak Al-Faneeni.

FIFA WC Qualifier: India face Kuwait in a crucial battle on June 6 in Kolkata

<ul><li><keyword id="6355203" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="qatar" source="Orion">Qatar</keyword> is hosting the 2022 <keyword id="57149" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="fifa" source="Orion">FIFA</keyword> World Cup across eight stadiums with an average capacity of 47,500 seats. </li><li>Over 2.45 million FIFA tickets have already been sold with the next ticket window opening in September. </li><li>Doha is a four hour flight from India and Indian travel agencies are offering FIFA World Cup packages. </li></ul>With less than 100 days left for the world’s biggest sporting event FIFA World Cup, tickets are flying off the shelves. As many as 2.45 million tickets are already sold out for Qatar <keyword id="653179" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="FIFA-World-Cup-2022" source="Orion">FIFA World Cup 2022</keyword>, and Indians too are planning trips to Doha. It comes as no surprise, since Doha is a four hour flight from India. Even without Indian representation, India has many football fans and the 32-team event with 65 matches across eight avenues, is taking a lot of them to Qatar. “We have booked over 160 travel packages until now. Over 70% of the queries have come from Kolkata. Although the tickets of the most important matches are sold out, we do have executive travel packages for flight and accommodation,” said Adit Sarin, founder of LestacIndia, a travel agency in India. Apart from LestacIndia, agencies like Fanatic Sports, Asia-based travel agency for customized sporting events and Make My Trip too have launched packages for the season. Travel and Ticket Categories for FIFA The average venue capacity of FIFA World Cup venues is 47,500 <a href="https://www.stadiumguide.com/tournaments/fifa-world-cup-2022-stadiums-qatar/">seats</a>. The FIFA federation has divided the tickets into four categories. Tickets for fans are only available in the categories 1, 2 and 3 as category 4 is reserved for Qatar residents. After the launch of the phase 1, 2 and 3 of FIFA tickets, the federation has announced the next sales phase to be launched in <a href="https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/articles/fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022-tm-ticket-sales-reach-2-45-million">September</a>. This last minute sales phase will be allocated on a first-come first serve basis. The most expensive tickets would be from the Category 1 ticket finals costing over ₹1 lakh per person. Other categories are spread across categories 2 and 3 with the cheapest category 4 tickets only reserved for Qatar residents. In total, 65 games will be played at the FIFA World Cup 2022. While many travelers would reside at fan villages and hotels, food can be quite expensive. The average food cost for a tourist in Doha is ₹3,800 per day. “The public transport is free but the stay at the fan village is costly, with $70 per day only for accommodation. But we are excited nevertheless. This will be the last world cup for football mega stars <keyword id="704" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="lionel-messi" source="Orion">Lionel Messi</keyword> and Christiano Ronaldo. Qatar world cup is extra special because underdogs like Belgium and African teams came into the limelight,” said Shilarze Saha Roy, a 35-year-old from Kolkata, India attending the world cup. “Brazil, after a long time, will be favorites again,” added Roy. What are the packages? FIFA <a href="https://hospitality.fifa.com/2022/en/?utm_source=Social%20Media:%20Facebook&amp;utm_medium=Paid%20Post%20-%20Video&amp;utm_campaign=100%20Days%20To%20Go%20-%20ENG%20Boosted%20Post&amp;utm_id=FIFA%20WORLD%20CUP%20QATAR%202022%E2%84%A2&amp;fbclid=IwAR2Uj0YiwP9cn66VR1TA8W41qCa_o0cCW_FtBrVqtSKb6W2K0fFF_7xSTpY">listed</a> hotel packages starting from ₹26,934 per person. The packages can be broadly classified into three categories — premium, premium economy and economy. The ticket costs can be accessed<a href="https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tickets?cid=FIFA_Draw_Tickets_20220312_En"> here.</a> Middle and upper-middle packages Three travel agencies in India are listed below for offering travel packages that don’t include match tickets. Fanatic Sports, a Mumbai-based sports travel agency, has been appointed as the joint match hospitality partner in India for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar 2022. Its packages begin from ₹75,929 with the highest price being over ₹3 lakh. LestacIndia is offering travel packages for Indians traveling to Doha. This, however, does not include match tickets. The four-night package begins from ₹51,000 per person. MakeMyTrip is offering five flexi packages for the world cup ranging from ₹32,000 to ₹86,000 per person. LestacIndia packages <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;" class="redcator-table-advance"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Category of accomodation for 4 nights in Qatar during FIFA world cup 2022 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Approx cost per person </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">2* Category of Accommodation in FIFA package </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹51K-90K </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">3* category of accommodation in FIFA package </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹75K- 275K </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">4* category of accommodation in FIFA package </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹150K-700K </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">5* category of Accommodation in Qatar FIFA package </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹290K – 170K </td></tr></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody></table> The cheapest range of packages offered by the company begin at ₹35,000 for three nights in Qatar by LestacIndia and MMT. Package for the same amount of nights from MMT will cost ₹32,250 per person. LestacIndia <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;" class="redcator-table-advance"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Category of accomodation for 3 nights in Qatar during FIFA world cup 2022 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Approx cost per person </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">2* Category of Accommodation in FIFA package </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹ 35K-60K </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">3* category of accommodation in Fifa package </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹ 55K- 2 lakh </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">4* category of accommodation in Fifa package </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹ 1.3 lakh -6 lakh </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">5* category of Accommodation in Qatar FIFA package </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹2.5 lakh – 1.5 lakh </td></tr></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody></table> Premium Economy: <keyword id="109797" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="qatar-airways" source="Orion">Qatar Airways</keyword> Qatar Airways too is offering seven travel packages with tickets. This would include hotel stay in the category of one’s choice, match tickets and a cruise ship that will dock at Qatar. Capital travel, in association with Etihad Airways, has announced flight and one-night accommodation packages for ₹18,060 excluding tickets. The Qatar Airways ‘Support Your Team Package’ for a 13-night stay will range from over ₹5 lakh to ₹1 crore. The package includes four match tickets of the fan’s favorite team, with one ticket randomly selected. Early Groups Packages for the premium category includes a seven-night stay and three matches with residence in five star hotels of Qatar. They range from ₹6 lakh to ₹1 crore. The round of 16 packages consist of four nights, with two matches ranging from ₹3.9 lakh to ₹5.7 lakh. Another premium package can be accessed through Indian travel agency LestacIndia. <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;" class="redcator-table-advance"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Category of accomodation for 3 nights in Qatar during FIFA world cup 2022 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Approx cost per person </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">2* Category of Accommodation in FIFA package </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹ 75K-120K </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">3* category of accommodation in Fifa package </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹100K- 300K </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">4* category of accommodation in Fifa package </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹ 210K-900K </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">5* category of Accommodation in Qatar FIFA package </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹ 350K – 200K </td></tr></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody></table> After accessing these travel packages, there are a number of checklist documents required for travel to Qatar which have been listed below: <ul><li><keyword id="14724602" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Hayya-Card" source="Orion">Hayya Card</keyword> (<a href="https://hayya.qatar2022.qa/web/hayya/home">apply</a> after buying a match ticket): Having Hayya will give free access to public transport in Qatar during the day of the match.</li></ul><ul><li>Visa, if applicable</li></ul><ul><li>Travel insurance policy</li></ul><ul><li>Passport with six months validity</li></ul><ul><li>Valid vaccination certificate (booster recommended)</li></ul><ul><li>Covid-free certificate</li></ul>The weather in Doha during November and December 2022 would be pleasant ranging from 21-30 degrees. 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