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India vs Kuwait: SAFF Championship 2023 Final Preview and Prediction

India vs Kuwait: SAFF Championship 2023 Final Preview and Prediction Build up: India and Kuwait lock horns again in the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Tuesday night. This time the stakes are higher because the SAFF Championship trophy is on the line.   The last clash between these two teams ended in a disappointing draw for India as Kuwait equalized through an own goal by Anwar Ali in the injury time. The game also saw coach Igor Stimac getting his 2nd red card in this tournament, resulting in him getting suspended for two games. Another reason why this game will be extra crucial for India is the current FIFA ranking. We are ranked 100th in the latest FIFA ranking and it is uncertain whether the Hero Intercontinental Cup Final and remaining fixtures will be counted in the July rankings update. In this case, it becomes important for India to clinch a win within the regular time (90 minutes) to ensure our place in pot 2 for the Asian Qualifiers of FIFA World Cup 2026. T...