Delhi, July 7 -- Even though India may not be part of the ongoing FIFA World Cup, the country's cinema has always kept the spirit of football alive. Through inspiring stories of grit, resilience and ambition, these tales celebrate the sport, capturing every fan's dream of seeing India on football's biggest stage. Here's a look at some of the Indian stories centred around the theme of football

1. Maidaan

If there's one Indian film every football fan should revisit during the FIFA WC, it's Maidaan (2024). Featuring Ajay Devgn in the lead, the biographical drama on the true story of Syed Abdul Rahim, the legendary coach of the Indian football team during its Golden Age from 1952 to 1962. Under Rahim's guidance, India won gold at the 1951 A...