印度足球队在亚足联预选赛中对阵科威特, 目标是获得首场国际胜利, 并获得2026年世界杯的参赛资格. India's futsal team opened its AFC qualifiers against Kuwait, aiming for its first international win and a spot in the 2026 tournament.

印度男子足球队于9月20日发起第二次AFC Futsal Asia Cup资格赛, The Indian men's futsal team opened its second AFC Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers campaign on September 20 against hosts Kuwait in Group A, facing strong competition from teams ranked higher globally. 由伊朗教练Reza Kordi率领的14名球员小队在对黎巴嫩造成两次友好损失之后抵达科威特,但强调增长和国际经验对结果的影响。 The 14-player squad, led by Iranian coach Reza Kordi, arrived in Kuwait after two friendly losses to Lebanon but emphasized growth and international experience over results. 印度排名第135位,目的是向2026年在印度尼西亚举行的锦标赛前进,每个团体的顶级球队和7名最佳二等决赛者都有资格参加。 India, ranked 135th, aims to advance to the 2026 tournament in Indonesia, where the top team from each group and seven best second-place finishers qualify. 队长尼基尔·马里强调了改进的准备、阵容深度和信心，尤其是在第二场友谊赛中半场 3-3 战平之后。 Captain Nikhil Mali highlighted improved preparation, squad depth, and confidence, especially after a 3-3 halftime draw in the second friendly. 这支球队是在班加罗尔训练营和 AIFF 五人制足球俱乐部锦标赛之后选出的，专注于进步并通过确保印度的首场国际五人制足球胜利来创造历史。 The team, selected after a Bengaluru camp and the AIFF Futsal Club Championship, is focused on progress and making history by securing India’s first international futsal victory.