Indian Football Round-up: 5 Things to watch out for in 2019

There are a lot of tournaments in 2019 to keep the Indian football fans invested
There are a lot of tournaments in 2019 to keep the Indian football fans invested

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

India will embark their 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers journey this year
India will embark their 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers journey this year

Although the dates of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers aren't out yet, going by the usual norms, it should begin from this year.

In the Road to Russia, India had to play a qualifier to the qualifier against Nepal owing to their poor rank. However, that shouldn't be the case this time as the Blue Tigers are currently ranked 15th in Asia.

Also Read: The history of the Indian football team in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

They should make a direct entry in the group stages of the qualifiers this time and, if they are lucky, they could face familiar foes from the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. Although qualifying for the main tournament sounds far-fetched at the moment, let's hope that India produces a respectable campaign this time.


How do you think the Indian representatives will fare in each of the tournaments? Do let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Edited by Aravind Suchindran
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