2022 FIFA World Cup, Asian Qualifiers: India In Group E With Bangladesh, Oman, Afghanistan, Qatar

Under new head coach Igor Stimac, India will face Bangladesh, Oman, Afghanistan and Qatar in Group E of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Asian qualifiers Round 2.

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Updated on: 17 July 2019 3:53 pm

In the just-concluded Asian Qualifiers Round 2 draw of the FIFA World Cup 2022, India has been placed in Group E alongside Bangladesh, Oman, Afghanistan and Qatar.

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Under new coach Igor Stimac, the Blue Tigers face a daunting task ahead, with the likes of Qatar and Oman being superior opponents. It will an easy ride against Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

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India's current FIFA ranking is 101.

Bangladesh are ranked 183 in the world, while the Afghans are 149, Qatar is 55, and Oman is 86.

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Stimac has managed India in five matches until now. Under him the team has scored seven goals, conceded 13 and registered a clean sheet. The opponents were Curacao, Thailand, Tajikistan, DPR Korea and Syria. Out of those five matches, one has been a victory, one is a draw, and rest all are defeats.

The Round 2 fixtures start from September 2019.