The first 2018 World Cup qualifiers were held on Thursday . Bhutan , the world 's lowest ranked side , upset Sri Lanka 1-0 . In a game that was played in front of an empty stadium and with only one goal scored by either side, it is not surprising to see both sides score two goals within five minutes of each other
The first 2018 World Cup qualifiers were held on Thursday . Bhutan , the world 's lowest ranked side , upset Sri Lanka 1-0 . East Timor were first to claim victory , beating Mongolia 4-1 .