The Indian men’s football team has received a major boost in their qualification campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team, led by Igor Stimac, has climbed to 100th in the FIFA rankings and 18th in the AFC rankings. This will likely see them avoid the top teams in the second round of qualification and instead be placed in a group with one pot one team and three pot two teams. If India can finish as runners-up in their group, they will qualify for the third round of qualification, where they will be one step closer to reaching the World Cup.
India’s recent good form has been rewarded with a significant improvement in their FIFA rankings. They have won five and drawn two of their matches in June, including the Intercontinental Cup final against Lebanon. This has seen them gain 4.24 ranking points, which has pushed them up to 100th in the world.
India’s improved ranking will have a major impact on their qualification campaign for the 2026 World Cup. They will now avoid the top teams in the second round of qualification, which will make it much easier for them to progress to the third round. In the third round, they will be one step away from reaching the World Cup, and they will be seeded in a group with one pot one team and three pot two teams.
If India can finish as runners-up in their group in the third round, they will qualify for the World Cup. While this will be a difficult task, it is not impossible. India have shown in recent months that they are capable of beating top teams, and they will be confident of doing so in the World Cup qualifiers.
The Indian men’s football team is on the right track to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They have improved their ranking significantly in recent months, and they have shown that they are capable of beating top teams. If they can continue their good form, they will be one step closer to reaching the World Cup.
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