Bhubaneswar, Guwahati to host India’s first two FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Bhubaneswar is the capital of Odisha and is known for its footballing culture.
The Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar is one of the best football stadiums in India and has a capacity of 60,000.
Guwahati is the capital of Assam and is another city with a strong footballing tradition.
The Nehru Stadium in Guwahati is also a large stadium with a capacity of 35,000.
The Blue Tigers will open their campaign against with an away fixture in Kuwait on November 16, 2023
Before hosting reigning AFC Asian Cup champions Qatar at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, on November 21, 2023.
The following year, India will play back-to-back matches against Afghanistan or Mongolia, starting with the away fixture on March 21, 2024
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