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A look at India's best performances in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
While World Cup qualification remains a distant goal, the performances of the Indian Football Team consistently ignite hopes for a brighter future. With that in mind, let us take a look at some of India's best results in the World Cup qualifiers.
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2002 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: When India missed out on final round by on
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
India was placed 124 in the FIFA Rankings. UAE, coached by Frenchman Henri Michel, were way up at 64th. India has not beaten a side ranked higher than that since. Michel had led France to third place at the World Cup in 1986 and Olympic gold in 1984 but was left scratching his head on the Ka
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"We are at the right stage": Sunil Chhetri ahead of India's FIFA WC qualif
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
In the World Cup 2026 qualifiers round, India have drawn alongside Qatar, Kuwait, and Afghanistan. The 'Blue Tigers' need to secure a top-two spot to advance to the next round.
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Harsha Bhogle pinpoints factor that could affect New Zealand's chances of
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Renowned commentator Harsha Bhogle feels that New Zealand missing out on a fifth bowler in their playing XI could hinder them in the World Cup semi-final clash against India at Wankhede.
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Inter Miami's MVP Lionel Messi receives international call, set to join Ar
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Argentinian sensation Lionel Messi has been called to represent the National side for the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifying matches which are set to be played this month.
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"Hope it comes soon for us," says Sunil Chhetri on India reaching FIFA Wor
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Indian football skipper Sunil Chhetri is anticipating the day when the 'Blue Tigers' will take part in the FIFA World Cup and expressed hope that this moment will arrive soon.
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India become first team to have top 5 batters with 50 plus scores in singl
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
India reached a remarkable feat and became the first team in a World Cup edition where all batters in the top five scored fifty plus runs in an ODI innings. The milestone was achieved in the 45th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 against Netherlands at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru o
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Virat ties with Sachin, Shakib for most fifty-plus scores in a single Worl
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Virat brought himself closer to breaking yet another record during the ICC Cricket World Cup match between India and Netherlands at Bengaluru.
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India's Jules Alberto reminisces on 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifiers
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
In 2002, India scripted a remarkable tale, clinching a sensational 1-0 victory over the United Arab Emirates during the 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The magical moment of the match came in the 71st minute when Jules Alberto Dias struck the all-important goal.
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ICC World Cup 2023: England win toss, opt to bat first against Pakistan
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
England are languishing at seventh position in points table with only two wins in eight matches. The defending champions have four points and are aiming for a top-8 finish in the tournament to qualify for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 while Pakistan are at fifth position in points table with fou
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FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: We are aware of our contrasting home-away form,
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
India is slated to play Kuwait in their den in the World Cup Qualifiers on November 16. If one looks at the statistics, India has emerged victorious against Kuwait on their home turf only once in a friendly match by 3-2 in 2004. However, there is hope that this time, the tides may finally ch
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FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Focus at the moment is on replacing injured pla
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
India is slated to play Kuwait in their den in the World Cup Qualifiers next week. If one looks at the statistics, India has emerged victorious against Kuwait on their home turf only once in a friendly match by 3-2 in 2004. However, there is hope that this time, the tides may finally change,
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