Episode

Why India and China, two of the largest countries, didn't have World Cup teams

Podcast: All Things Considered
Published: Jul 10, 2026
Duration seconds: 297
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Summary

The world's two most populous countries — India and China — are missing from the expanded 48-team men's World Cup, highlighting corruption, bureaucratic rot and youth sports culture.