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Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya warned ISL clubs against withholding players from India duty, saying action could follow if national interests are ignored.
Why is India not playing FIFA World Cup 2026? Check the FIFA qualification process, India’s performance, key reasons for elimination, and future chances explained.
India may not be competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but four players with Indian roots are set to take football's biggest stage.
In the first half, the Indian side demonstrated a relatively better performance as they kept the intensity of the game high. This paid dividends as India opened the scoring courtesy of Vikram Partap, who tapped in a loose ball that came off Farukh Choudhary’s free kick to break the deadlock.
Today, as Jordan gets ready to face Austria, Algeria, and defending champions Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, India, ranked 139th, will once again be watching from the sidelines.
The Indian men's football team left for London without the seven players from the reigning Indian Super League (ISL) champions, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, following a club versus country standoff between Mohun Bagan and the AIFF.
India's Upcoming International Fixtures The Indian men's national football team is scheduled to compete in two friendly matches against Tajikistan on June 5 and June 9, taking place in Hisor, Tajikistan,
Jaipur: Rajasthan United FC proudly congratulates rising young talent Lemmet Tangvah on his call-up to the India U-20 national team camp ahead of the AFC U-20 Asian Cup Qualifiers.
The Indian football team's poor run of form continued as they drew 1-1 with Tajikistan in Hisor. This was the second of two games between the teams. India played four games over the last two weeks and did not register a single win.