Ahmedabad, Nov. 30 -- It all boils down to this. India's AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 qualifiers encounter against Iran at the EKA Arena will decide who makes the trip to the Gulf next year. The match will kick off on Sunday, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

The Blue Colts currently stand third in Group D, with four points from three matches. However, second-placed Lebanon have played all of their four matches, accruing six points, while IR Iran are at the top with seven points from their three games. With only the top team sealing their berth for the tournament proper, India needs to defeat Iran in order to qualify. For Iran, a draw would be enough.

India began their campaign with a draw a...