When did fifa world cup happen in india

The FIFA World Cup has never been hosted in India. The only FIFA men’s World Cup happening now is the 2026 edition , which starts on June 11, 2026 internationally and June 12, 2026 in India because of the time difference.

Quick Scoop

• India has not hosted the FIFA World Cup.
• The current FIFA World Cup is 2026 , and Indian coverage marks its start on June 12, 2026 IST.

• The tournament runs across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

If you meant India hosting

India has hosted major FIFA events like the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2017, but not the senior men’s FIFA World Cup.

So if your question is about the senior World Cup in India, the answer is: it has not happened yet.

Timeline

• June 11, 2026 : World Cup begins internationally.

• June 12, 2026 : Start date in India time.

• July 19, 2026 : Final.

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