Mumbai, July 4: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced that Team India will take part in a Tri-Nation friendly tournament in Vietnam in October. AIFF stated that the Blue Tigers will take on hosts Vietnam and Lebanon in the Tri-Nation friendly tournament. Currently, in the latest FIFA rankings, Vietnam and Lebanon are both standing ahead of India who are in the 124th place. Vietnam hold the 116th place and Lebanon stand in the 117th spot in the chart. AIFF Confirms Relegation of NEROCA FC and TRAU From I-League Despite Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh’s Request.

The first match of the tournament will be played between Vietnam and India on October 9. The second game will be played on October 12 between India and Lebanon. Meanwhile, the last match will be between Vietnam and Lebanon on October 15.

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Earlier, India's campaign in the qualification for FIFA World Cup 2026 ended on a controversial note after Qatar clinched a 2-1 win in the World Cup Qualifier Second Round Group A clash at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on Tuesday. However, the match garnered many highlights because Qatar was given a goal despite the ball travelling out of the field of play. Jamshedpur, Shillong To Be New Venues for Durand Cup 2024 Beginning in Kolkata on July 27.

India led the game till the 72nd minute of the game but Qatar levelled the game following a controversial equaliser. Yousef Aymen found the back of the net after the ball had gone out of play. They scored another goal in the final minutes of the game to clinch a 2-1 victory and end Igor Stimac's side run in the Qualification race.

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