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India: Why a country of 1.4 billion is not in the football World Cup

BBC World · Jun 16, 2026, 11:09 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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The world's most populous country is still missing from football's biggest stage.

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India: Why a country of 1.4 billion is not in the football World Cup

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