The world’s most populous country is hopeless at the world’s most popular game. As football fanatics gather for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in India, the sport has sunk to new lows. The national team is ranked outside the top 100 footballing nations. Meanwhile, the country’s top league is in shambles after being left without a sponsor and forced to sell its media rights for a pittance. Yet, the sport thrives among amateur players. 101 East explores why football in India is struggling to succeed. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #india #football #fifa