CompaniesSportFIFA World CupAnalysisIn theory, a large population should translate into a broad talent pool. But few footballers from the world’s most populous countries have emerged on the global stage.Tej ParikhThe world’s most populous nations are bad at the world’s most popular sport.China has played in only one men’s FIFA World Cup in 2002, while India remains a notable absentee. Neither came close to qualifying for this summer’s expanded edition.Financial TimesSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Latest In SportFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In Companies
Why are China and India so bad at football?
A large population should translate into a broad talent pool. But few footballers from the world’s most populous countries have emerged on the global stage.
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