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Football: Why is India struggling to play the world’s most popular sport?

Al Jazeera · Jun 13, 2026, 11:30 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, 101 East explores why India struggles to compete in the world's most popular sport

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