Can India qualify for the FIFA World Cup in 2034?
India’s absence from the tournament is particularly striking given its footballing history. The country qualified for the 1950 World Cup after several scheduled opponents withdrew, but the All India Football Federation (AIFF) ultimately pulled the team out. India then enjoyed a ‘golden era’ under Syed Abdul Rahim, winning Asian Games gold in 1951 and 1962, finishing fourth at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics and placing runners-up at the 1964 AFC Asian Cup.
India’s absence from the tournament is particularly striking given its footballing history. The country qualified for the 1950 World Cup after several scheduled opponents withdrew, but the All India Football Federation (AIFF) ultimately pulled the team out. India then enjoyed a ‘golden era’ under Syed Abdul Rahim, winning Asian Games gold in 1951 and 1962, finishing fourth at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics and placing runners-up at the 1964 AFC Asian Cup.
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