AIFF Demands Probe Into Controversial Qatar Goal in World Cup Qualifier

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has requested an investigation into a contentious goal awarded to Qatar during a World Cup qualifying match. AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey emphasized the need to address the perceived injustice, stating that the goal was allowed despite the ball going out of play.

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has called for an investigation into a controversial goal awarded to Qatar in their crucial World Cup qualifying match in Doha. AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey made the announcement on Wednesday, urging the authorities to address the perceived injustice.

The contentious goal, allowed by South Korean referee Kim Woo-Sung, occurred despite the ball clearly going out of play. This decision cost the visiting Indian team a 1-2 loss at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Tuesday, thereby denying them a chance to advance into the third round of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers for 2026.

"Victory and defeat are part and parcel of the game, but one of the two goals scored against India last night left a few questions unanswered," said Chaubey in a statement. The AIFF has reached out to FIFA and AFC officials, urging a thorough investigation and seeking possible sporting compensation to rectify the situation.

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