How many times India have qualified for FIFA World Cup?
They have never played in the World Cup although they qualified in 1950. They have had no entries in the tournament from 1950 onwards. India have never won the final of the Asian Championship but made it to the final in the 1964 AFC Asian Cup. They have only made three appearances since then.
Can India qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2022?
SummaryFIFA World Cup qualification recordYearPldNotes20228Second round (3/5 in Group E)2026To be determinedTo be determinedTotal5115 more rows
Why did India refused to play in the 1950 World Cup?
Indian football team had qualified for 1950 FIFA World Cup in Brazil but didn't participate because the All India Football Federation considered Olympics to be more prestigious.
Why is India not good in football?
Lack of facilities. Even the biggest coaches lack tactical knowledge. They know their Ronaldos and Messis but never know their Nestas and Maldinis. Deliberate bad tackling to injure players at a very young age.
Who is the best footballer in India?
List of India international footballers#NameGoals1Sunil Chhetri802Deepender shekhawat413Kanwarpal shekhawat23Climax Lawrence340 more rows