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India Advances to CAFA Nations Cup Third-Place Match | Sports-Games

India advanced to the CAFA Nations Cup third-place match by finishing second in Group B on head-to-head record despite equal points with Tajikistan, after a crucial 2-2 draw between Tajikistan and Iran.

  • On Thursday, September 4, 2025, India national football team secured a place in the CAFA Nations Cup third-place match on head-to-head after Tajikistan national football team and IR Iran national football team drew 2-2 at Hisor Central Stadium, Hisor, Tajikistan.
  • After beating Tajikistan national football team 2-1 in the opener, India national football team were held 0-0 by Afghanistan national football team, leaving qualification dependent on Iran–Tajikistan.
  • Mohammad Mohebi's brace put Iran 2-0 up with goals at 38 and 47 minutes, before Shahrom Samiev and Zoir Dzhuraboev equalised for Tajikistan at Hisor Central Stadium.
  • With Oman national football team and Uzbekistan national football team level on four points, the Group A final matches in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on Friday, September 5, 2025 will determine India's third-place opponent.
  • Ahead of the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers in October, Khalid Jamil had only 10 days to prepare the India national football team in Bengaluru, gaining valuable competitive exposure.
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