No team prevailed in the end. The match ends in an impasse. Sunil Chhetri's memorable career could not conclude with a win. But India get a crucial point and stay at number 2 in the group.

90 minutes are over, and 7 additional minutes have been added.

Both the teams are trying to caught each other on the counter. Still 0-0 after 70 minutes.

Rashidi made space for himself from the right side and launched a  fierce shot. It was on-target but Gurpreet Singh Sandhu rescued India. 0-0 after 53 minutes.

The second half is underway. Let's see who comes out on top.

No team has been able to score a goal in the first half. Second half will tell the final story.

Both teams have had some fine chances to open the scoring. India had a bright opportunity when Anwar Ali found an open header. It is still 0-0, with referee about to blow the half-time whistle.

Sahal and Chhangte have so far looked threatening from left and right but the final product is lacking.

Three shots emanated from the free-kick. But no shot could pierce through the defence. 0-0 after 30 minutes.

Anwar Ali has so far made two headers. He is posing relentless threat. 0-0 after 28 minutes.

Kuwait are making runs in the Indian half. Threat is looming but so far the Indian defence has not given a clear chance.

Chhangte and Nikhil Poojary combined in the middle space and which ended in Chhangte's shot from right outside the box.

9 minutes have flown by and it is 0-0. It has been end to end stuff till now. 

Kuwait came close to opening the score. Sandhu makes the save.

The crowd has certainly come in full support. It is India-India which is echoing in the stadium.

Referee blows the whistle and it's kick-off.

The national anthems have been played and it is about time. Kick-off in a few seconds.

Sunil Chhetri's father's message ahead of the start of the India vs Kuwait match

The India vs Kuwait FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match will begin at 7 PM IST. The match will take place at the iconic Salt Lake Stadium.

Fans in India can watch India vs Kuwait live streaming for free on the Jio Cinema app and website

India vs Kuwait Live Score & Updates: Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier between India and Kuwait as Sunil Chhetri plays his final game before retirement.