FIFA World Cup 2026: India's qualification scenario

If India finishes in the top two of Group A, they will join the draw for the third round in 2024, competing against other group winners and runners-up. The top two teams from each group in the third round will qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

If India can't secure the road through the third round, they will have to feature in Round 4 and Round 5.

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