India’s draws for the Asian Games 2023, and the preliminary joint qualification round 2 for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are revealed. The Asian Games 2023 is set to take place in Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China, from September 23 to October 8. Meanwhile, the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification process is underway, determining the teams that will earn their place alongside hosts Canada, Mexico, and the United States in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Asian Games Football 2023 Draw
In the upcoming Asian Games, India’s Men’s team has been placed in Group A alongside China, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. Meanwhile, India’s Women’s team has been placed in Group B alongside Chinese Taipei and Thailand.
Asian Games 2023 Men’s Draw:
In the Men’s Draw for the Asian Games 2023, all groups consist of four teams except for Group D, which has three teams.
| Group | Teams |
| Group A | China, Bangladesh, Myanmar, India |
| Group B | Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Mongolia |
| Group C | Uzbekistan, Syria, Hong Kong, Afghanistan |
| Group D | Japan, Palestine, Qatar |
| Group E | South Korea, Bahrain, Thailand, Kuwait |
| Group F | North Korea, Indonesia, Kyrgyz Republic, Chinese Taipei |
Asian Games 2023 Women’s Draw:
The Women’s Draw for the Asian Games 2023 features three teams in Groups A, B, and C, while Groups D and E comprise four teams each.
| Group | Teams |
| Group A | China, Uzbekistan, Mongolia |
| Group B | Chinese Taipei, Thailand, India |
| Group C | North Korea, Singapore, Cambodia |
| Group D | Japan, Vietnam, Nepal, Bangladesh |
| Group E | South Korea, Hong Kong, Philippines, Myanmar |
2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers – Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 Draw:
India’s quest for qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup will see them compete in Group A of the preliminary joint qualification round 2. Alongside India, the group features tough opponents such as Qatar, Kuwait, and the playoff winner between Afghanistan and Mongolia.
| Group | Teams |
| Group A | Qatar, India, Kuwait, Afghanistan/Mongolia |
| Group B | Japan, Syria, North Korea, Myanmar/Macau |
| Group C | South Korea, China, Thailand, Singapore/Guam |
| Group D | Oman, Kyryz Republic, Malaysia, Chinese Taipei/Timor Leste |
| Group E | Iran, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Hong Kong/Bhutan |
| Group F | Iraq, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia/Brunei Darussalam |
| Group G | Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Tajikistan, Cambodia/Pakistan |
| Group H | UAE, Bahrain, Yemen/Sri Lanka, Nepal/Laos |
| Group I | Australia, Palestine, Lebanon, Maldives/Bangladesh |
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