That is an overstatement. We are not even in top 16 Asian nations. Even if we get easy group, at max, we will scarp through to next round (if 3rd round has 16 teams) by finishing as runners-up in our group, but top 8 is impossible for us and there is no possibility for us to qualify for 2026 World Cup.
Also FIFA ranking is not true reflection of our position. We are 19th in Asia ( 105 FIA rank). Teams lower than us are actually stronger than India ( Like Thailand, North Korea, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kuwait )
@indian_gooner before we even think about the world cup, we need to be regular at Asian cup and reach at least knockout stages in that competition. first thing is a bit easier now since Asian cup now has 24 teams. but second is tough.
8 month 16 team isl (August to March) 8 month 16 team ileague (August to March) 4 month ileague 2 (Dec to March) 4 month state leagues (July to Oct) & promotion to ileague 2 , the same year.. Provide funds to state associations to organise it.
Current u14, u16 & u18 competition to continue.. Futsal leagues at u13 level..
Do the above for 3 years, and we would start competing & winning games against West Asian teams.. No need for NRI's or anything else
With this, FC Goa is eliminated. Al-Rayyan was already eliminated after last round, while Persepolis had already confirmed their qualification to next round. Al Wahda still have to wait for next matchday to confirm their qualification.
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That is an overstatement. We are not even in top 16 Asian nations. Even if we get easy group, at max, we will scarp through to next round (if 3rd round has 16 teams) by finishing as runners-up in our group, but top 8 is impossible for us
and there is no possibility for us to qualify for 2026 World Cup.
Also FIFA ranking is not true reflection of our position. We are 19th in Asia ( 105 FIA rank). Teams lower than us are actually stronger than India ( Like Thailand, North Korea, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kuwait )
Most surprising is no shots on goal by Persepolis .
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Judging from recent performances, and the fact that FC Goa seems to be going for the kill today, shouldn't Devendra have been come in his place today?
8 month 16 team ileague (August to March)
4 month ileague 2 (Dec to March)
4 month state leagues (July to Oct) & promotion to ileague 2 , the same year.. Provide funds to state associations to organise it.
Current u14, u16 & u18 competition to continue.. Futsal leagues at u13 level..
Do the above for 3 years, and we would start competing & winning games against West Asian teams.. No need for NRI's or anything else
With this, FC Goa is eliminated. Al-Rayyan was already eliminated after last round, while Persepolis had already confirmed their qualification to next round. Al Wahda still have to wait for next matchday to confirm their qualification.