FIFA WC India: 2026 could be a possibility if we could have enoug...

2026 could be a possibility if we could have enough of world-class stadiums built in India,tap good players and improve infrastructure."

Hosting the 1994World Cup had helped the United States become one of the world's top international teams.

A future bid from India,the world's second-most populous behind China, with a population of 1.7billion would be hugely attractive to FIFA and its sponsors.

The team qualified for the 1950 World Cup finals in Brazil,but could not appear as they still played bare feet at the time.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has hinted that India could host the 2026 Football World Cup.

The FIFA chief was quoted by The Telegraph as saying that India has 1.2billion people, and it's not just a market for football but for the economy too.He further said that Indiais a real power.

Currently Indiais only 142nd in the FIFA rankings. India qualified for the 1950 WorldCup, but eventually withdrew after the draw and didn't take part in thetournament. Indiahas not qualified for a World Cup ever since.