India sought to infuse vibrant hues to its 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign where it faces a rejuvenated Afghanistan in a second-round match of Group A, at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, here on Tuesday.
The Holi celebrations provided the perfect ambience for the Indian squad to renew its promises for a better result after having played out a drab goalless draw against the same opponent while visiting its makeshift home in Saudi Arabian city of Abha barely four days ago.
The match here assumes importance for India which is looking to make it to the next stage (round three) of the World Cup qualifiers — which also doubles up as the qualification round for the final stage of the 2027 Asian Cup — for the first time.
