Indian coach Stephen Constantine talks to reporters after their World Cup qualifying soccer match against Guam in Bengaluru November 12, 2015. REUTERS/Robin Paxton
(Reuters) - Qualifying for the 2019 Asian Cup finals is essential for India if football in the country is to continue to develop in the wake of the success of the Indian Super League, coach Stephen Constantine told Reuters.
India, currently ranked 132nd in the FIFA world rankings, have never played in the World Cup finals and kick off the latest phase of their attempt to qualify for the Asian Cup on Tuesday when they take on Myanmar in Yangon.
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