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Abstract: The rise of Indian football has been gradual yet consistent. The journey for the Blue Tigers in World Cup Qualifying matches has been challenging thus far. The Indian Men's Football Team experienced their first taste of World Cup Qualifying matches in 1985 for the 1986 FIFA World Cup. Their debut match in the qualifying round resulted in a 2-1 loss against Indonesia. They skipped the 1990 World Cup Qualifiers but returned for the 1994 edition. So far, India has played 48 World Cup qualifiers and won 10 games. Their most successful campaign was the 2002 World Cup Qualifiers, where the Blue Tigers earned 11 points in six games, as per an Indian Super League (ISL) press release. India has been doing well so far in the 2026 world cup qualifiers. While football remains as the most popular sport in the world, there is a lack of understanding of the many components, or parameters, in a match that can lead to an overall successful season. Knowing how to adjust a team’s tactics based on several key parameters may provide coaches with the tools necessary to create a successful outcome. This project aims to study the performance of Team India in World Cup Qualifiers 2026 through dartfish video analysis which provides information through statistical data resulting in a better outcome.