New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Indian footballer Dalima Chhibber, a stalwart of the women's national team for the past 15 years, believes the squad is on the brink of something special as they set their sights on a historic FIFA Women's World Cup qualification.

Speaking about the team's journey and ambitions, Chhibber told ANI, "We can't compare men's and women's football. But I've been playing for the national team for 15 years, and our dream is to reach the FIFA World Cup. Recently, after 20-25 years, what we've achieved shows our capabilities as footballers and the direction we're heading... We're moving towards a good, bright future."

The Indian women's team competed in the AFC Women's Asian Cup in 2022, but their campaign was cut short due ...