Sunil Chhetri Bids Farewell with India vs Kuwait Clash in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

India‘s football legend, Sunil Chhetri, is set to bid farewell to his illustrious career on the field as he leads India against Kuwait in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier at the iconic Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.

The highly anticipated match holds significant importance for Chhetri and the Indian national team, as they strive to advance to the next round under his captaincy.

At 39 years old, Chhetri, who has been a pillar of Indian football for nearly two decades, will hang up his boots after this crucial fixture, aiming to secure a spot in the final-18 stage of the World Cup qualifiers as a parting gift to the fans.

In the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying format, only the top two teams from each group of four will progress to the third stage, which will determine Asia’s allocation of eight World Cup berths.

Should India emerge victorious against Kuwait, it would open up new opportunities for the team to face the best in Asia, playing at least 10 more matches that could lead to valuable friendly games for the squad.

Currently placed second in Group A behind Qatar, India holds four points from four games, with Afghanistan and Kuwait close on its heels.

A win against Kuwait could solidify India’s position above Afghanistan, who face a tough challenge against Qatar in their upcoming fixture.

History shows that India has a competitive record against Kuwait, winning three out of the six matches played between the two nations.

As Sunil Chhetri prepares to lead the team for one final time, India’s squad includes top players like Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Anirudh Thapa, and Manvir Singh, all geared up to deliver a memorable performance.

Fans can catch all the action live on Sports18, with Jio Cinema providing the live streaming of the emotional match as Sunil Chhetri concludes his remarkable journey in Indian football.