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Road to FIFA 2034 is a story that is already attracting attention across borders. Explore media coverage, interviews, podcasts and conversations following the people, ideas and developments shaping the journey.

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Playing Without Apology

Podcast The Modern India Podcast / The First and Only 30 Jan 2026

Playing Without Apology

Episode #80 (25:28). Sara Abdullah Pilot, co-founder and chairperson of CEQUIN (Centre for Equity and Inclusion), on the role sport can play in creating opportunities for girls and young women in India. Listen (opens in a new tab)

From Barefoot Dreams to the Norway Cup

Podcast The Modern India Podcast / The First and Only 23 Dec 2025

From Barefoot Dreams to the Norway Cup

Episode #79 (14:52). Chetan Tiwari of Minerva Academy U14 shares his story, from discovering football and joining Minerva Academy to training, competing and travelling to Europe with his teammates. Listen (opens in a new tab)

Building Champions from the Villages of India

Podcast The Modern India Podcast / The First and Only 29 Nov 2025

Building Champions from the Villages of India

Episode #78 (about 20 minutes). Ranjit Bajaj, founder of Minerva Academy, on finding raw talent in rural India, building discipline and belief in young players, and what must change for India to realise its potential as a football nation. Listen (opens in a new tab)