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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SAT · 2026-06-13 · 11:30 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0613-84120
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Football: Why is India struggling to play the world’s most popular sport?
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, 101 East investigates India's difficulties in competing in the globally popular sport of football. The report examines the reasons behind India's struggles in this arena.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-06-13 · 11:30 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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As the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, 101 East investigates India's difficulties in competing in the globally popular sport of football. The report examines the reasons behind India's struggles in this arena. While the article doesn't specify the exact reasons, it frames the investigation around the upcoming World Cup, highlighting the contrast between the sport's popularity and India's competitive performance. The focus is on understanding the underlying factors contributing to this disparity.
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The article explores the reasons behind India's struggles in football.
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India struggles to compete in the world's most popular sport.
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