Fans expressed outrage after a controversial goal contributed to India's 1-2 loss to Qatar, ending their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers campaign. The match, held on June 11, saw India take an early lead with a goal from Lallianzuala Chhangte in the first half.
The controversy erupted in the second half when Qatar equalized under disputed circumstances. After a header was saved by Indian goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, the ball appeared to go out of play. However, it was brought back in and put into the Indian net, and despite protests from the Indian players, the goal stood.
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Qatar went on to score another goal through Ahmed Al-Rawi, sealing the 1-2 defeat for India. The loss marked the end of India's campaign in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. Fans and players alike were left frustrated by the officiating decisions that played a crucial role in the outcome of the match.
Here's how fans reacted: