Updated On: 21 March, 2024 06:21 AM IST | Saudi Arabia | PTI
Reigning Asian champions Qatar lead the standings with six points from two wins, while Kuwait are second with one win

Sunil Chhetri
Bolstered by the return of Jeakson Singh and Anwar Ali, the Indian football team will renew its quest for a maiden entry into the third round of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers when it faces a weakened Afghanistan on Thursday.
With mid-field general Jeakson and centre-back Anwar back in the line-up after long injury layoffs, because of which India suffered in recent past, the Blue Tigers will fancy their chances against the lower-ranked opponents in the second-round preliminary joint qualification match.