The tournament will showcase five regional teams — Mis-e-Ainak, Band-e-Amir, Speenghar, Amo, and Bost — competing in a Twenty20 format.

Afghanistan drew its first match with Malaysia and defeated Australia.

In the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers' second-round Group A match Tuesday, India suffered a 2-1 defeat against Afghanistan.

The team tied its first match 3-3 with Malaysia and secured a 5-4 victory in its second match against Australia.

The decisive moment came when Sharif Mohammad converted a penalty in the 88th minute, propelling Afghanistan to a late lead.

Afghanistan had tied its previous match against Malaysia 3-3 on Sunday.

Teams from Australia, Afghanistan, Malaysia, and Thailand are participating in the event.

Afghanistan is set to face Australia and Thailand in its upcoming matches at the championships next week.

The Indian men's soccer team arrived in Guwahati today for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers scheduled for March 26.

The teams are scheduled for a rematch on Tuesday, March 26, in Guwahati.