India is once again not participating in the World Cup. Will it ever?
Summary
India has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup and did not participate again this time. Despite strong local interest in football in some regions, experts say India lacks the right long-term plan and infrastructure for success in international football.Key Facts
- India’s national football team is nicknamed the "Blue Tigers."
- India has never gone beyond the preliminary rounds in Asian qualifiers for the World Cup.
- Some Indian states, like West Bengal, Kerala, and Goa, have passionate football fans.
- India did not qualify for the most recent FIFA World Cup.
- China also has not qualified for the World Cup again.
- The number of Asian teams allowed in the World Cup has recently increased.
- Experts say India needs a better football ecosystem and long-term strategy to succeed.
- Interest in covering football in India is growing, even though the team is not in the tournament.
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