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India's story so far

India are one of 160 national teams who have never won a FIFA World Cup or their confederation's continental championship — the same two-tier standard tracked for every team on this site. India qualified for the 1950 World Cup but withdrew before playing. Their strongest official continental finish was runners-up at the 1964 AFC Asian Cup, while the team also won football gold at the 1962 Asian Games.

India at a glance

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Continental title trackedAFC Asian Cup
Best documented resultIndia qualified for the 1950 World Cup but withdrew before playing. Their strongest official continental finish was runners-up at the 1964 AFC Asian Cup, while the team also won football gold at the 1962 Asian Games.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, India would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the AFC Asian Cup — the top continental honor in the Asia (AFC) region. Both remain fully open: there's no ranking or seeding that rules a team out permanently, only qualification and results on the pitch.

Frequently asked questions

Has India ever won a major football trophy?

No. India has never won a FIFA World Cup or the AFC Asian Cup. India qualified for the 1950 World Cup but withdrew before playing. Their strongest official continental finish was runners-up at the 1964 AFC Asian Cup, while the team also won football gold at the 1962 Asian Games.

What is India's best-ever tournament result?

India qualified for the 1950 World Cup but withdrew before playing. Their strongest official continental finish was runners-up at the 1964 AFC Asian Cup, while the team also won football gold at the 1962 Asian Games.

Which trophies could India still win?

The FIFA World Cup and the AFC Asian Cup are the two competitions tracked on this site — both remain open to India.

Which confederation does India compete in?

India competes in Asia (AFC). Its main continental championship is the AFC Asian Cup.

How does TrophyDrought define a major trophy?

We track the FIFA World Cup and each team's top senior men's continental championship. Regional, youth and club competitions are not included in this main ranking.

Data sources & verification for this page

Last verified 2026-09-09. Trophy dates are checked against official competition information and the relevant football confederation.

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Data last verified: 2026-09-09