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Asia's World Cup success highlights India's gap

Asian teams are thriving at the FIFA World Cup, highlighting how far India has to go.

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Asian nations are performing strongly at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with several teams advancing or putting up competitive displays. This success underscores the significant gap India must bridge to qualify for the tournament. India has never qualified for the World Cup and remains far behind regional powerhouses like Japan, South Korea, and Australia. The article reflects on the structural and developmental challenges India faces in football.
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