FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Indian team starts training in Doha after all players test Covid-19 negative

The Indian Football team had their first training session in Doha on Friday evening as they prepare for the forthcoming Qualifiers for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and the AFC Asian Cup China 2023, slated to kick-off from June 3 onwards.

All the players and support staff of the Indian football team have tested negative for Covid-19 after arrival in Qatar.

The Indian team, fourth in Group E with three points, is already out of



contention for a World Cup berth but is still in the reckoning for the 2023 Asian Cup in China.

The team, which arrived in Doha on Wednesday evening, was under compulsory quarantine and waiting for the results of their RT-PCR tests before starting their preparatory camp.

"Yes, all the 28 players and support staff tested negative in the tests done after their arrival," said All India Football Federation General Secretary Kushal Das.