India vs Kuwait: Manvir's solo strike gives India 1-0 win over Kuwait in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

India vs Kuwait: In a recent 2026 FIFA World Cup second-round qualifier match held in Kuwait City, India secured a 1-0 victory against Kuwait with a late goal scored by Manvir Singh.

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India vs Kuwait: Manvir's solo strike gives India 1-0 win in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

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India beat Kuwait 1-0 in FIFA World Cup second-round qualifiers match

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Manvir Singh struck a late goal to help India beat Kuwait 1-0

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Top 2 teams from each group will also secure qualification for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup

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Manvir Singh struck a late goal as India beat Kuwait 1-0 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup second-round qualifiers match in Kuwait City on Thursday.

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Manvir scored with a left-footed shot in the 75th minute as he connected with a Lallianzuala Chhangte cross to help India win the match at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium.

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Kuwait ended the match with 10 men as their player Faisal Alharbi was sent off after picking his second yellow card in the third minute of the added time for a high boot challenge on Chhangte.

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