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2002 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: When the dream run nearly shattered the reality!

Qualifying for the FIFA World Cup remains Indian Football’s biggest dream. Nine previous campaigns to reach the world’s greatest single sporting event have been unsuccessful. But when you talk about India’s best performance in a qualifying tournament, there’s only one campaign that comes to mind – In 2002, when India …

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As India start their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers!

I have finally reached Guwahati and am looking forward to seeing Team India in action against Oman tomorrow evening at the Indira Gandhi Athletics Stadium in their opening match in the joint 2022 FIFA World Cup/2023 AFC Asian Cup. The kickoff is at 7.30pm. It brings back numerous happy memories …

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