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India’s World Cup Dreams on the Line

Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

Published
June 16, 2026
Duration
2:04
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Last updated
Jun 17, 2026

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India’s football dream at the World Cup feels like a distant echo — despite roaring passion in states like West Bengal and Kerala, the Blue Tigers remain stuck in qualifiers. With China facing the same fate, FIFA sees potential in these massive markets — but will India ever break through? Former captain Baichung Bhutia says yes, if India invests in grassr…

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India’s football dream at the World Cup feels like a distant echo — despite roaring passion in states like West Bengal and Kerala, the Blue Tigers remain stuck in qualifiers. With China facing the same fate, FIFA sees potential in these massive markets — but will India ever break through? Former captain Baichung Bhutia says yes, if India invests in grassroots development and long-term vision — a stark contrast to the current reality, where India ranks 136th and recent efforts, like the Indian Su

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