'Windia Windia': Reactions to India's World Cup qualifiers win over Kuwait
Fans poured all their wishes and congratulatory messages after India's positive start in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

The Indian National Football Team started their FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in the best possible way as they beat a strong Kuwait side 1-0 in Kuwait.
The Blue Tigers constantly broke Kuwait's fast tempo with their solid defensive work before eventually hitting Kuwait on the break and scoring the first and only goal of the game.
This was the first away victory in World Cup qualifiers for India since 2001. This was also the first time India won the opening match of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers since 2004.
Fans poured in all their wishes and congratulatory messages from all across India after this famous victory. For them, the Blue Tigers have reignited a dim but strong hope of playing in the FIFA World Cup one day.
As India recorded a famous victory, wishes poured in for Igor Stimac's side. Here are a few of the best ones
A sensational performance by #IndianFootball in the #FIFAWCQualifier An absolutely stellar goal by Manvir Singh in the 75 min.
— Kalyan Chaubey (@kalyanchaubey) November 16, 2023
I thank all the fans who came out in large numbers to support India. It never looked like an away game for @indianfootball#KUWIND #BlueTigers pic.twitter.com/LgO7lwohSmLet’s goooooo !! Come India 🇮🇳 What a finish @manvir_singh07 #FIFAWorldCupQualifiers 🔥🔥🔥
— robin singh (@robin_singh_23) November 16, 2023
Manvir’s goal helps India clinch a 1-0 victory vs Kuwait in the #FIFAWorldCup Qualifiers! 🇮🇳
— Mohun Bagan Super Giant (@mohunbagansg) November 16, 2023
📸 @IndianFootball #IndianFootball #BackTheBlue #MBSG pic.twitter.com/WZxKaec7aC
SCENES AS #TeamIndia WIN IN KUWAIT! 🇮🇳#WeAreBFC #KUWIND #WCQ pic.twitter.com/S4DlrEP1kX
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) November 16, 2023
𝑾𝑰𝑵𝒅𝒊𝒂 𝑾𝑰𝑵𝒅𝒊𝒂 🇮🇳🐯#IndianFootball #BackTheBlue #KUWIND pic.twitter.com/66S5iMLi2c
— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) November 16, 2023
Starting the #FIFAWorldCup Qualifiers with a brilliant team effort 🔥
— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) November 17, 2023
Lz Chhangte’s crucial assist in #KUWIND helped the #BlueTigers grab the full 3️⃣ points last night 💪#BackTheBlue #AamchiCity 🔵 @IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/cBmrUfLkuY
Winning start to the #FIFAWCQ2026 campaign for the #BlueTigers 🥳#KUWIND #BackTheBlue #IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/McFq1kSaZ6
— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) November 16, 2023
Big 3 points! Congratulations to our Blue Tigers 💙🐯#IndianFootball #JamKeKhelo https://t.co/tAjG7NXErc
— Jamshedpur FC (@JamshedpurFC) November 16, 2023
𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐎𝐍𝐄'𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐒 🇮🇳💙
— Kerala Blasters FC (@KeralaBlasters) November 16, 2023
Now we move onto the next challenge 🐯👊🏻 #KUWIND #FIFAWorldCup #BlueTigers #BackTheBlue https://t.co/VYha1LtoeJ
Congratulations to the #BlueTigers on this brilliant win to begin the #FIFAWorldCup Qualifiers campaign 💙#KUWIND #IndianFootball https://t.co/qqcO7B3PiL
— Punjab FC (@RGPunjabFC) November 16, 2023
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Impressive, offensive, positive……..and most importantly @stimac_igor is improving the level of game smarts of this team each match!! #KUWIND pic.twitter.com/6nYvuZkuQU
— Joe Morrison (@joefooty) November 16, 2023