AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: Despite Question Marks Over Form and Preparation, Igor Stimac’s India Start as Favourites vs Cambodia in Opener
2 years, 9 months ago

AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: Despite Question Marks Over Form and Preparation, Igor Stimac’s India Start as Favourites vs Cambodia in Opener

News 18  

The Indian men’s football team have the last chance to punch a ticket for the AFC Asian Cup next year. AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: Head Coach Igor Stimac Warns against Complacency, Calls for Support from Fans India have faced Afghanistan twice in the previous round, drawing 1-1 on both occasions. As always said that playing in a full packed stadium is something we should cherish and so very happy and thankful that everyone showing interest and coming.” Indian Men’s Football Team Sweat it Out in Practice Session Ahead of AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers Even as Stimac is not willing to a lower-ranked Cambodia lightly in their opener, the Southeast Asian nation have Japanese superstar Keisuke Honda in their think-tank. Cambodia defender Soeuy Visal said they are “confident, and despite India being a higher-ranked opponent, we have immense trust in their abilities.” Afghanistan will kick off the group D Asian Cup action against Hong Kong at 4.30 pm, followed by India’s encounter with Cambodia at 8.30 pm.

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AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers draw: India paired with Thailand, Mongolia, Timor Leste and Iraq
1 day, 3 hours ago

AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers draw: India paired with Thailand, Mongolia, Timor Leste and Iraq

The Hindu  

India senior women’s team was drawn alongside Thailand, Mongolia, Timor Leste, and Iraq in Group B of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 Qualifiers, following the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. 🚨The AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers draw announced 🚨 India 🇮🇳 drawn with host Thailand 🇹🇭, Mongolia 🇲🇳, Timor Leste 🇹🇱 …

AFC Asian Cup qualifiers: Bangladesh coach Cabrera lauds team mentality, Hamza Choudhury after draw with India
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2 days, 7 hours ago

AFC Asian Cup qualifiers: Bangladesh coach Cabrera lauds team mentality, Hamza Choudhury after draw with India

The Hindu  

Bangladesh head coach Javier Cabrera lauded his team’s resilient display after a goalless draw against India in their AFC Asian Cup third-round qualifier on Tuesday. “Defending set-pieces against one of the best teams in Asia was a big challenge, and we handled it well.” India pushed forward in the second half, but Bangladesh remained compact. He reads the game well …

Netizens blast India after goalless draw against Bangladesh in crucial AFC Asian Cup game: 'Embarrassing performance'
2 days, 18 hours ago

Netizens blast India after goalless draw against Bangladesh in crucial AFC Asian Cup game: 'Embarrassing performance'

Firstpost  

India’s goalless draw against Bangladesh in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers sparked outrage among fans, with many calling it an “embarrassing performance.” Read how social media reacted and what’s next for the Blue Tigers. India’s national football team came under heavy criticism from fans after a disappointing in their crucial 2027 AFC Asian Cup third-round qualifying match in Shillong on …

India vs Bangladesh, AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier in photos
2 days, 19 hours ago

India vs Bangladesh, AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier in photos

The Hindu  

Manolo Marquez’s stint in competitive international football as India coach started on an embarrassing note as Bangladesh, ranked 59 spots below the hosts, held his men to a goalless draw in their opening match of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in Shillong on Tuesday. Photo: RITU RAJ KONWAR / The Hindu Shillong, Meghalaya: 25/03/2025: …

AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Points Table: India opens campaign with draw against Bangladesh
2 days, 19 hours ago

AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Points Table: India opens campaign with draw against Bangladesh

The Hindu  

India opened its AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualification campaign with a 0-0 draw against Bangladesh at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Tuesday. The Blue Tigers are placed in Group C in the third round of qualifiers alongside Bangladesh, Singapore, and Hong Kong. GROUP A Team Played Won Draw Lost GF GA GD Points Philippines 1 1 0 0 …

India held by Bangladesh to goalless draw in AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers
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2 days, 19 hours ago

India held by Bangladesh to goalless draw in AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers

The Hindu  

Manolo Marquez’s stint in competitive international football as India coach started on an embarrassing note as Bangladesh, ranked 59 spots below the host, held his men to a goalless draw in their opening match of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, here on Tuesday. AS IT HAPPENED | INDIA VS BANGLADESH HIGHLIGHTS, AFC ASIAN CUP …

Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers: Sunil Chhetri, Hamza Choudhury in focus as India hosts Bangladesh
3 days, 19 hours ago

Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers: Sunil Chhetri, Hamza Choudhury in focus as India hosts Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Tribalism in football is rare in India. FOLLOW LIVE | INDIA VS BANGLADESH LIVE SCORE Abuses were hurled and shouts of ‘Stimac Out!’ rang loud around the stadium as lower-ranked Afghanistan pilloried the Blue Tigers in March last year in Guwahati. Not so far from there, new coach Manolo Marquez has rendered fresh hope through a commanding 3-0 win over …

FIFA Asian World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Iran hosts Uzbekistan needing only a point to seal berth
3 days, 23 hours ago

FIFA Asian World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Iran hosts Uzbekistan needing only a point to seal berth

The Hindu  

Iran needs only a draw from its match against Uzbekistan at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran on Tuesday to join Japan in securing a spot at the 2026 World Cup while stuttering South Korea will look to steady its nerves against visitor Jordan. Iran, which is looking to confirm a fourth consecutive appearance at the finals, leads Uzbekistan by three …

Why FA Cup winner Hamza joining Bangladesh is a major headache for Indian football team
1 week, 3 days ago

Why FA Cup winner Hamza joining Bangladesh is a major headache for Indian football team

Firstpost  

Despite Sunil Chhetri coming out of international retirement to bolster their attack ahead of upcoming international assignments, India aren’t likely to start favourites in the Asian Cup Qualifier against Bangladesh in Shillong on 25 March, especially with Hamza Choudhury in the opposition. Reuters It’s not just the Indian team that will be boasting of star power in their ranks when …

India vs Bangladesh: Chhangte out of national camp in Shillong, doubtful for Asian Cup qualifiers
1 week, 6 days ago

India vs Bangladesh: Chhangte out of national camp in Shillong, doubtful for Asian Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

India will be without forward Lallianzuala Chhangte in its National camp in Shillong and remains doubtful for the international matches in the March window, against Maldives and Bangladesh. Chhangte suffered an injury while on duty with his Indian Super League club Mumbai City FC and will not report to the national camp, the All India Football Federation announced on X, …

India vs Pakistan three more times in 2025 as Asia Cup lined up for September; ACC to avoid Champions Trophy fiasco
1 month ago

India vs Pakistan three more times in 2025 as Asia Cup lined up for September; ACC to avoid Champions Trophy fiasco

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan are set to get a chance to avenge their Champions Trophy 2025 loss to India in Dubai, a defeat that sent them crashing out of the home tournament, as the Asian Cricket Council is set to schedule the 2025 Asia Cup in September. Asia Cup 2025 could be held in Sri Lanka or the UAE According to a report …

Analysing India’s AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers opponents
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Analysing India’s AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers opponents

The Hindu  

Manolo Marquez’s India has been drawn in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers along with Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangladesh. Sportstar looks at India’s opponents ahead of the qualifiers 1) Hong Kong India has previously faced Hong Kong in the 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers in Kolkata in 2022. Westwood foiled India’s chances of advancing to the third round …

AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers: India in Group C with Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangladesh
3 months, 2 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers: India in Group C with Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangladesh

The Hindu  

India was grouped with Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangladesh in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers, starting in March. India is the higher-ranked side in the group at 127, while Hong Kong is 29 places below at 156, Singapore at 161 and Bangladesh at 185. READ | Analysing India’s AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers opponents India played …

AFC Asian Cup 2027 third round qualifiers draw: Live streaming info; Which pot is India in?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup 2027 third round qualifiers draw: Live streaming info; Which pot is India in?

The Hindu  

The draw for the third round of qualifiers for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup will take place at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Monday. So far, 18 teams have qualified for the tournament, and the remaining six will be determined through the third round of qualifiers, which will begin in March next year. The winners of each …

India likely to start Asian Cup Qualifiers prep on March 14 after Manolo Marquez’s meeting with AIFF
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India likely to start Asian Cup Qualifiers prep on March 14 after Manolo Marquez’s meeting with AIFF

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s national football team could start its preparatory camp for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers on March 14, the All India Football Federation announced on Sunday. I am sure with the kind of preparations we have planned, the National Team will do well in the Asian Cup qualifiers,” the India and FC Goa coach said. On …

Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2024: India hammers Korea 8-1 to top Pool A; faces Malaysia in semifinal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2024: India hammers Korea 8-1 to top Pool A; faces Malaysia in semifinal

The Hindu  

India registered an 8-1 win against Korea in its last Pool A match of the Men’s Junior Asia Cup in Muscat on Sunday. Arshdeep and Gurjot scored a field goal each in quick succession to give India a 3-0 lead in the first quarter. One minute before the end of the third quarter, Arshdeep also scored his second goal to …

AFC Asian Cup 2027 third round qualifiers draw: Which pot is India in after the latest FIFA rankings?
3 months, 4 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup 2027 third round qualifiers draw: Which pot is India in after the latest FIFA rankings?

The Hindu  

The draw for the third round of qualifiers for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup will take place at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on December 9, 2024. The winners of each group will qualify for the AFC Asian Cup 2027. RELATED: Manolo Marquez disappointed with draw but certain that India will qualify for AFC Asian Cup 2027 How …

ACC Men's Under-19 Asia Cup 2024: Rising Stars of cricket clash in exciting tournament starting from November 29
4 months ago

ACC Men's Under-19 Asia Cup 2024: Rising Stars of cricket clash in exciting tournament starting from November 29

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : As the ACC Men's Under-19 Asia Cup 2024 approaches, anticipation builds for an exciting showcase of young cricketing talent. ACC Men's Under-19 Asia Cup 2024: Rising Stars of cricket clash in exciting tournament starting from November 29 India stands out as the most successful team in Under-19 Asia Cup history, having won the tournament eight times in …

India looking to revive Asia Cup 2025 qualifiers campaign with victory in Qatar clash
4 months ago

India looking to revive Asia Cup 2025 qualifiers campaign with victory in Qatar clash

The Hindu  

Scott Flemming was at the helm when the Indian men’s basketball team recorded a famous victory against Asian powerhouse China in the FIBA Asia Cup 2014 in Wuhan. 10 years later, in his second spell as head coach, Flemming only has one player from that team at his disposal as he looks to rescue India’s Asia Cup 2025 qualifiers campaign …

FIFA World Cup 2026, AFC Qualifiers Round 3: What are the qualifying matches from Asia in this international break?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup 2026, AFC Qualifiers Round 3: What are the qualifying matches from Asia in this international break?

The Hindu  

The third round of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 will return from November 14 onwards in this international break, with fixtures from Matchday 5 and 6 taking place. The top two teams in each of the three groups will earn direct berths for the quadrennial football showpiece, while the third and fourth place teams will advance …

AFC Rethinks Club Competition Format, Gives Time for Development
4 months, 3 weeks ago

AFC Rethinks Club Competition Format, Gives Time for Development

The Hindu  

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is considering giving its revamped club competitions more time to develop before further amendments are considered. The opening phase of the Asian Champions League Elite will be extended to allow the league to establish itself and give teams time to prepare for the competition. The number of teams participating in the Asian Champions League Two …

India One Step Away from AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualification, Faces Thailand in Crucial Clash
5 months ago

India One Step Away from AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualification, Faces Thailand in Crucial Clash

The Hindu  

India is one step away from qualifying for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, facing Thailand in a crucial clash on Sunday. With two wins from two games, India sits level on points with Thailand but trails on goal difference, making this match a must-win to secure the top spot and an automatic berth in the tournament. India …

India A vs UAE LIVE: Tilak Varma's Men's T20 Rising Against UAE in Emerging Asia Cup
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5 months ago

India A vs UAE LIVE: Tilak Varma's Men's T20 Rising Against UAE in Emerging Asia Cup

Firstpost  

India A will look to maintain their winning streak against UAE in the second match of the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup. Tilak Varma's top-order batting will be crucial for the Boys in Blue to secure a place in the semi-finals. India A's bowling attack led by Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore and Rahul Chahar will be looking to restrict UAE's scoring …

Fighting India lose 0-1 to formidable Iran in AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers
6 months ago

Fighting India lose 0-1 to formidable Iran in AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers

The Hindu  

A fighting India went down by a solitary goal to four-time champions Iran in their second group match at the AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers on Friday. After keeping their formidable rivals at bay for most part of the match, the Indians finally conceded a goal in the 88th minute when Yousef Mazraeh managed to beat goalkeeper Priyansh Dubey in …

Palestinians face one of Asia’s toughest soccer tests to start the 3rd round of World Cup qualifying
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Palestinians face one of Asia’s toughest soccer tests to start the 3rd round of World Cup qualifying

Associated Press  

The Palestinian team is closer to the World Cup than ever after reaching the third round of qualifying in Asia as one of the top 18 on the continent. “Our goal is to be among the first four teams in the group, and we are capable of that,” Makram Daboub, head coach of the Palestinian team, told The Associated Press. …

Ishfaq Ahmed’s India U-17 team to play friendlies against Indonesia ahead of SAFF C’ships, Asian Cup Qualifiers
7 months, 1 week ago

Ishfaq Ahmed’s India U-17 team to play friendlies against Indonesia ahead of SAFF C’ships, Asian Cup Qualifiers

The Hindu  

The Indian football team will play two friendly matches against Indonesia later this month in their preparation for the SAFF U-17 Championships and the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers in Thailand, the AIFF announced on Friday. Ishfaq Ahmed, the head coach of the India U-17 men’s team, has announced a 24-member squad for the tour of Indonesia. The ninth edition …

India vs UAE highlights, Asia Cup 2024: Harmanpreet and Co. set to enter semis
8 months, 1 week ago

India vs UAE highlights, Asia Cup 2024: Harmanpreet and Co. set to enter semis

Hindustan Times  

Team India notched up a massive 78-run win over UAE in their second match of the Asia Cup Extending their dominance with another comfortable win at the Women's Asia Cup 2024 on Sunday, defending champions Team India thrashed United Arab Emirates by 78 runs in Match No.5 of Group A at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. With the convincing 78-run …

India eye UAE scalp, women's Asia Cup semifinal berth
8 months, 1 week ago

India eye UAE scalp, women's Asia Cup semifinal berth

Hindustan Times  

Dambulla, Dominant India will be eager to perfect their tactics further while warding off United Arab Emirates which also can push them firmly towards the semifinals of the women’s Asia Cup here on Sunday. India eye UAE scalp, women's Asia Cup semifinal berth Defending champions India’s supremacy was evident in their facile seven-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan on Saturday, and …

Igor Stimac sacked as India coach: Two great years, three not-so-good and a disappointing end
9 months, 1 week ago

Igor Stimac sacked as India coach: Two great years, three not-so-good and a disappointing end

Firstpost  

India men’s national football team coach Igor Stimac paid the price for massively inconsistent results with his job but his five-year tenure did have some positives to contribute to the Indian football ecosystem. It took a week but the All India Football Federation finally wielded the axe and sacked Igor Stimac as the head coach of the India men’s national …

AFC partners with FanCode to stream Asian football tournaments in India
9 months, 2 weeks ago

AFC partners with FanCode to stream Asian football tournaments in India

The Hindu  

The Asian Football Confederation on Wednesday announced its partnership with streaming platform FanCode for the 2025-2028 cycle in India. As part of the agreement, FanCode will stream all upcoming AFC national team and club competitions for the 2025-2028 cycle, including the AFC Asian Qualifiers, the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026, the AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2026 and 2028, amongst …

Qatar vs India: Who can become India’s No. 9 after Sunil Chhetri’s retirement, in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Qatar vs India: Who can become India’s No. 9 after Sunil Chhetri’s retirement, in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers?

The Hindu  

India’s match against Kuwait was a momentous occasion, with Sunil Chhetri, India’s highest goal scorer, donning the national colours for the last time. It was a chance for the Blue Tigers to give its talismanic skipper a fitting farewell by bolstering its chances of making it to the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. READ | Qatar …

A huge audience. India, China’s World Cup qualifying hopes are on the line in Asia
9 months, 2 weeks ago

A huge audience. India, China’s World Cup qualifying hopes are on the line in Asia

Associated Press  

The World Cup aspirations of India and China are on the line Tuesday when a defeat could mean elimination from Asian qualifying. If China loses to South Korea in Seoul in the last game of the second round of qualification then it could lose second place in Group C to Thailand, which hosts Singapore in Bangkok. And even though South …

India vs Kuwait, FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Three key battles to look out for in Sunil Chhetri’s farewell match
9 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs Kuwait, FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Three key battles to look out for in Sunil Chhetri’s farewell match

The Hindu  

India will face Kuwait in a FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Thursday. The match is not only important due to India’s qualification to the third round but also because captain Sunil Chhetri will be making his 151st and final appearance for the Blue Tigers. FOLLOW: LIVE UPDATES FROM THE INDIA VS KUWAIT FIFA …

India squad for FIFA WC Qualifier against Kuwait: Who is in and who is out?
10 months ago

India squad for FIFA WC Qualifier against Kuwait: Who is in and who is out?

Live Mint  

In preparation for the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait on June 6 in Kolkata, India’s head coach, Igor Stimac, has finalized a squad of 27 players for the skipper Sunil Chhetri’s last game. “Parthib and Hammad suffered minor injuries a few days back and will need 7-14 days of rest,” he added. The group’s top two teams will …

India coach Igor Stimac announces squad for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Kuwait
10 months ago

India coach Igor Stimac announces squad for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Kuwait

The Hindu  

Indian senior men’s team head coach Igor Stimac, on Thursday, named a 27-member squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Kuwait on June 6. Parthib and Hammad suffered minor injuries a few days back and will need 7-14 days of rest.” The remaining players will continue to train in Bhubaneswar until May 29, after which, they will travel …

Japan, Uzbekistan enter AFC U23 Asian Cup final and confirm Olympic berths
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Japan, Uzbekistan enter AFC U23 Asian Cup final and confirm Olympic berths

Al Jazeera  

Indonesia and Iraq will fight for the last remaining Olympic football spot in the U23 Asian Cup bronze medal match. Japan and Uzbekistan will meet in the final of the AFC Under 23 Asian Cup 2024 in Qatar after securing 2-0 wins over Iraq and Indonesia in their respective semifinals. The last remaining Olympic football slot from the Asian region …

Igor Stimac to remain in charge of India's FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Kuwait and Qatar
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Igor Stimac to remain in charge of India's FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Kuwait and Qatar

Hindustan Times  

The under-fire Igor Stimac will remain in charge of India's FIFA World Cup second round qualifying matches against Kuwait and Qatar as the All India Football Federation has asked the head coach of the senior men's team to focus on the upcoming two games. India's head coach Igor Stimac This comes a week after the technical committee headed by Indian …

Igor Stimac says he will resign if India don't qualify for FIFA World Cup qualifiers third round
1 year ago

Igor Stimac says he will resign if India don't qualify for FIFA World Cup qualifiers third round

Firstpost  

India have never reached the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. India men’s football team manager Igor Stimac said he will resign from the position if they fail to reach the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Even before the Asian Cup got underway in January, Stimac had prioritised qualification to the third round which …

How India can qualify for Round 3 of FIFA World Cup Qualifier after Afghanistan draw
1 year ago

How India can qualify for Round 3 of FIFA World Cup Qualifier after Afghanistan draw

Firstpost  

India began their campaign with a 1-0 win over Kuwait, but a 3-0 defeat to Qatar in Bhubaneshwar does not help their case, and the draw against Afghanistan has only made India’s job at hand tougher. With just one point from three games and a goal-difference of -11, Afghanistan’s chances of qualifying for the third round of the FIFA World …

India vs Afghanistan FIFA World Cup Qualifier: Predicted lineups, team news, injuries
1 year ago

India vs Afghanistan FIFA World Cup Qualifier: Predicted lineups, team news, injuries

The Hindu  

The Blue Tigers is all set to face Afghanistan in its third group stage match of the second round, FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualification on March 21, 2024, in Abha, Saudi Arabia.. India is grouped with Qatar which is first with six points, followed by Kuwait, which is tied on second with three …

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Stimac optimistic on India’s chances against Afghanistan
1 year ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Stimac optimistic on India’s chances against Afghanistan

The Hindu  

India head coach Igor Stimac sounded optimistic about his side’s chances, who will play two back-to-back FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Joint Qualifiers Round 2 matches against Afghanistan. Once we all get there, we will start talking about how to win the game from the very first second.” India begun its FIFA World Cup 2026 and …

Kolkata my choice for June game against Kuwait: India coach Igor Stimac
1 year ago

Kolkata my choice for June game against Kuwait: India coach Igor Stimac

Hindustan Times  

Igor Stimac said on Thursday that Kolkata was his preferred venue for the crucial World Cup qualifier against Kuwait on June 6. India's head coach Igor Stimac The Salt Lake stadium can hold almost 66,000 people and Stimac wants the crucial match on which could hinge India’s chances of making the third round of the 2026 qualifiers, to be at …

Can not expect national team to do Wwell in AFC asian cup when Best ISL Clubs Are Losing To Bangladesh Malaysia Igor Stimac
1 year, 1 month ago

Can not expect national team to do Wwell in AFC asian cup when Best ISL Clubs Are Losing To Bangladesh Malaysia Igor Stimac

ABP News  

New Delhi: India football head coach Igor Stimac feels the national team cannot be expected to shine in tournaments like the Asian Cup until the best clubs of the country keep losing to sides from Bangladesh and Maldives. In the report he submitted to the All India Football Federation, Stimac said the national team's performance in the Asian Cup in …

Preview: Asian Cup 2023 quarterfinals
1 year, 1 month ago

Preview: Asian Cup 2023 quarterfinals

Al Jazeera  

The Asian Cup quarterfinals pit regional giants against each other but The AFC Asian Cup is into the quarterfinal stage and the titans of the continent have made it relatively unscathed so far. Tajikistan beat Thailand 2-1 in their last-16 tie, having qualified from the group stage for the first time with a second-place finish ahead of China, with whom …

AFC Asian Cup: Japan thrashes Bahrain 3-1 to enter quarterfinal
1 year, 1 month ago

AFC Asian Cup: Japan thrashes Bahrain 3-1 to enter quarterfinal

The Hindu  

Four-time champions Japan eased into the quarterfinals of the Asian Cup with a clinical 3-1 victory over Bahrain on Wednesday at Al Thumama Stadium with goals from Ritsu Doan, Takefusa Kubo and Ayase Ueda. Bahrain coach Juan Anotnio Pizzi had been looking to heal old wounds after his Saudi Arabia team lost to Japan at the same stage in 2019 …

Asian Cup: India overwhelmed by injuries and poor form
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Cup: India overwhelmed by injuries and poor form

Hindustan Times  

The triumph of the underdog is sport’s best story because it has every element of an unequal contest. Which is why it shouldn’t surprise that India couldn’t pull off one in the 2024 Asian Cup football tournament. India's starting eleven pose for the group picture before the start of the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group B football match Based …

'We need to play at a higher level...': India coach Igor Stimac after AFC Asian Cup exit
1 year, 2 months ago

'We need to play at a higher level...': India coach Igor Stimac after AFC Asian Cup exit

Firstpost  

The Indian football team’s AFC Asian Cup campaign came to an end on a heart-breaking note. The Blue Tigers had a horrendous outing at the AFC Asian Cup this time in Qatar as they bowed out without even registering a single point. Following the disappointing series of performances, India coach Igor Stimac shared an emotional post on social media platform …

India vs Syria AFC Asian Cup Highlights: IND lose 0-1 to SYR, knocked out with no points or goals
1 year, 2 months ago

India vs Syria AFC Asian Cup Highlights: IND lose 0-1 to SYR, knocked out with no points or goals

Hindustan Times  

Jan 23, 2024 7:00 PM IST India vs Syria AFC Asian Cup Live Score: The ref blows the whistle with the Syrian players asking him to do that instead of asking them to take a goal kick. They threatened right till the last second of the match, the only things missing really was the finishing move, which seems to be …

India face Syria test in Asian Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

India face Syria test in Asian Cup

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: It has not been the best AFC Asian Cup 2023 for Igor Stimac and his team. The Blue Tigers will now face Syria in their final group game at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor on Tuesday, no doubt hoping to salvage a happy memory from a tournament that has not even seen them score a goal. Ever …

Asian Cup: Stimac hopes change in venue brings change of luck
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Cup: Stimac hopes change in venue brings change of luck

Hindustan Times  

Where the last World Cup began, at a stadium that resembles a nomad’s tent, India will close their group stage in the 2024 Asian Cup on Tuesday. For the first time since reaching Doha Stimac has a full squad For a team which conceded five goals and scored none in two games at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, that could mean …

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