"India's Football Frustration: Can the Country Break Through at the 2026 World Cup?" As the world's eyes turn to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, India's football fans are left wondering why their country's national team continues to struggle to make a mark on the global stage. Despite a growing interest in the sport and a massive population, India's performance in international competitions has been underwhelming, with the team failing to qualify for the World Cup in decades. In this in-depth report, 101 East delves into the reasons behind India's football frustration, from inadequate infrastructure and resources to the challenges of competing with more established nations in Asia. Can the Indian national team break through the glass ceiling and make a splash at the 2026 World Cup, or will they continue to lag behind the rest of the world?
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, 101 East explores why India struggles to compete in the world's most popular sport
