India's dream of playing in the FIFA World Cup remains unfulfilled even 78 years after its international debut. Despite being the world's most populous nation, India has never participated in the main tournament. The article highlights the missed opportunity of 1950 when India qualified but couldn't attend due to financial constraints. It also traces the glorious history of Indian football, including the start of the Durand Cup in 1888, while lamenting the current declining state of the sport in the country. https://sambad.in/sports/indias-fifa-world-cup-dream-remains-unfulfilled-today-11891597 #creator program