Kalinga Stadium to Host India Vs. Qatar Match For FIFA World Cup 2026, AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers

Bhubaneswar: Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar will host the match of India against Qatar for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 joint qualifiers on November 21, 2023.

The Football Association of Odisha will serve as the host for the much-anticipated India vs. Qatar match, a critical fixture in FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup joint qualifiers, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced on Saturday.

Kalinga Stadium hosted the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup

“We are immensely honoured and thrilled to host the India vs. Qatar match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 joint qualifiers. This event not only showcases Odisha’s passion for football but also highlights our commitment to promoting Football in the state. We look forward to welcoming players, fans, and football enthusiasts from across the nation to witness this historic moment in Odisha,” Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said.