India will face Qatar for only the second time in history as the two teams lock horns in a Group E clash of the World Cup 2022 and Asian Cup 2023 joint qualification preliminary round in Doha on Tuesday.
India and Qatar have had contrasting start to their campaign this time. While India succumbed to a 1-2 defeat at home against Oman after leading until 82 minutes, Qatar had thrashed Afghanistan 6-0.
After the disappointing defeat, Igor Stimac’s men face an uphill task of facing the reigning Asian champions Qatar in their own den.