The Afghan national football team emerged victorious as defeated 1/2 the Indian national team in the second round of the 2026 World Cup and 2027 Asian Nations Cup. This match took place in Guwahati, India, where Rahmat Akbari and Sharif Muhammad each scored a goal for Afghanistan. The game saw India scoring one goal in the first half, while Afghanistan netted two goals in the second half and won the victory. The previous encounter between India and Afghanistan at the Abha Stadium in Arabia ended in a draw.
Currently placed in a group with Kuwait, Qatar, and India, the Afghan team has accumulated 4 points. In the group standings, Qatar leads with three wins, followed by India in second place with two losses, one win, and one draw. Afghanistan holds the third position with two losses, one draw, and one win, while Kuwait has secured one win and suffered two losses. Afghanistan is set to play return matches against Qatar and Kuwait.