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India fires coach after end of 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign
6 months, 1 week ago

India fires coach after end of 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India coach Igor Stimac was fired on Monday, four days after the team’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup ended. qualification campaign, the members unanimously agreed that a new head coach would be best placed to take the team forward,” the AIFF said in a statement. In March came a shock World Cup qualifying home …

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Igor Stimac sacked from Indian football team's coaching role after end of FIFA World Cup 2026 dreams
6 months, 1 week ago

Igor Stimac sacked from Indian football team's coaching role after end of FIFA World Cup 2026 dreams

India TV News  

The All Indian Football Federation on Monday sacked the current Indian head coach Igor Stimach from his post after India's FIFA World Cup dream ended. "Noting the disappointing outcome of the Senior Men’s National Team’s FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification campaign, the members unanimously agreed that a new Head Coach would be best placed to take the team forward," said …

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India suffer controversial 1-2 defeat to Qatar as Round 3 dreams face dramatic end
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India suffer controversial 1-2 defeat to Qatar as Round 3 dreams face dramatic end

India Today  

India were handed a 2-1 defeat to Qatar in their FIFA World Cup Qualifiers clash on June 11 in Doha, which came in the most controversial of manners. However, the ball which ultimately led to Aymen's goal had clearly travelled outside the line before being rolled into the net, much to the utter frustration of India goalkeeper and skipper Gurpreet …

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Qatar vs India: Gurpreet Sandhu named captain after Sunil Chhetri’s retirement for FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Qatar vs India: Gurpreet Sandhu named captain after Sunil Chhetri’s retirement for FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier

The Hindu  

Bengaluru FC goalkeeper and one of the veterans of the Indian football team, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, was named the captain after Sunil Chhetri’s retirement, for the FIFA World Cup qualifier against Qatar on June 11. The FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 match will be played at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium …

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Indian Football’s new embarrassing low
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Football’s new embarrassing low

New Indian Express  

Indian football has hit another nadir. The national team’s 1-2 loss against Afghanistan at home was a reflection of all that is bad about Indian football. Swords are out against head coach Igor Stimac, the jingoistic Croatian who once said, “This is new India.” Though accountable, he is by no means the only reason for India’s poor show. The All …

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Does the Indian football team need an OCI spine?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Does the Indian football team need an OCI spine?

Hindustan Times  

On Tuesday, the men’s national team hit a low it hadn’t since away losses to Pakistan in 2005 and Guam in 2015. Sunil Chhetri fights for the ball with Afghanistan's Rahmat Akbari during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers No matter how many what-if moments you glean from the games against Afghanistan – Manvir Singh’s misses in both, Vikram Partap …

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Indian football’s favourite villain Stimac fast running out of credit
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian football’s favourite villain Stimac fast running out of credit

The Hindu  

As Igor Stimac opened the door to the press conference hall after India’s reversal against Afghanistan, he stumbled at the doorway before finding his feet and making his way to the dais. I will answer them when the job is completed in June.”Stimac after India’s 1-2 loss to Afghanistan After some questionable selection calls in Abha in the goalless draw …

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Stimac optimistic on India’s chances against Afghanistan
9 months, 1 week 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 …

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No chartered flight for Stimac’s squad to Saudi Arabia for World Cup qualifier against Afghanistan
9 months, 1 week ago

No chartered flight for Stimac’s squad to Saudi Arabia for World Cup qualifier against Afghanistan

Hindustan Times  

The All India Football Federation will not send its senior national men’s team on a chartered flight to Abha in Saudi Arabia. Confirmation came on Wednesday less than one week after AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey had promised India head coach Igor Stimac of flying directly for India’s World Cup qualifier against Afghanistan on March 21. The development comes after last …

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'We rank outsiders' - Igor Stimac on India's chances at Asian Cup, targets third round at World Cup Qualifiers
11 months, 3 weeks ago

'We rank outsiders' - Igor Stimac on India's chances at Asian Cup, targets third round at World Cup Qualifiers

India TV News  

India men's football team head coach Igor Stimac played down Blue Tigers' chances at the upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2023 on Sunday, December 31. The Serbian coach said that he is not focusing on the results at the Asian Cup and added that India's final goal is to qualify for the third round of World Cup qualifiers 2026. After the …

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Indian football team coach Igor Stimac sought astrologer's help to select playing XI in June 2022: Report
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian football team coach Igor Stimac sought astrologer's help to select playing XI in June 2022: Report

Firstpost  

The report said that Stimac had paid the astrologer a sum of about “Rs 12-15 lakh”. Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac sought the help of an astrologer to determine the team’s playing XI for an Asian Cup qualifier against Afghanistan in June 2022, a report in The Indian Express said on Tuesday. The game against Afghanistan was a …

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India in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: What does it mean for Blue Tigers, grouped with Qatar, Kuwait?
1 year, 4 months ago

India in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: What does it mean for Blue Tigers, grouped with Qatar, Kuwait?

The Hindu  

India has been placed in Group A, along with Asian champion Qatar, Kuwait and the winner between Afghanistan and Mongolia, after the AFC second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification, which took place at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. RELATED: Asian Games Football Draw: India men’s team grouped with China, Bangladesh; Women paired with Thailand Kuwait …

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Indian football | Head coach Stimac slams AIFF crisis after Asian Cup qualification
2 years, 6 months ago

Indian football | Head coach Stimac slams AIFF crisis after Asian Cup qualification

The Hindu  

Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac has lashed out at the messy state of affairs grappling the national federation, a day after his side qualified for AFC Asian Cup for the second consecutive time. Stimac's side celebrated its qualification with an emphatic 4-0 win over Hong Kong later in the day as it finished with three wins to top …

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India coach Stimac hits out at AIFF after historic Asian Cup qualification
2 years, 6 months ago

India coach Stimac hits out at AIFF after historic Asian Cup qualification

The Hindu  

Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac has lashed out at the messy state of affairs grappling the national federation, a day after his side qualified for the AFC Asian Cup for the second consecutive time. While an immediate suspension by FIFA because of third-party intervention is out of the cards, Stimac questioned the timing of the issue, which has …

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India vs Afghanistan Highlights AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: Samad's Late Goal Seals Game For India
2 years, 6 months ago

India vs Afghanistan Highlights AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: Samad's Late Goal Seals Game For India

News 18  

IND vs AFG Football Updates: In a thrilling contest of football, India managed to outclass Afghanistan with two late goals from Sunil Chhetri and Sahal Abdul Samad. Seeking to make a second successive Asian Cup Finals, the Chhetri-led India would look to bring out their best, especially up front with the likes of Liston Colaco, Manvir Singh, Udanta Singh, Ashique …

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India vs Afghanistan Highlights AFC Asian Cup qualifiers: Chhetri, Sahal goals guide Blue Tigers to 2-1 win
2 years, 6 months ago

India vs Afghanistan Highlights AFC Asian Cup qualifiers: Chhetri, Sahal goals guide Blue Tigers to 2-1 win

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar's highlights of the India vs Afghanistan AFC Asian Cup qualifier Group D match played at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, India. 59' Faisal tries to cross the ball inside the box but it is blocked well by Roshan and the ball goes out for an Afghanistan corner. MATCH PREVIEW India will be looking to consolidate its …

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AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: India Coach Igor Stimac Stresses Importance of Afghanistan Clash after Win in Opener
2 years, 6 months ago

AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: India Coach Igor Stimac Stresses Importance of Afghanistan Clash after Win in Opener

News 18  

The Indian men’s football team are high on confidence after a commanding performance in their opening clash of the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. “But obviously, these three points and a win against Cambodia mean nothing if we don’t get three points against Afghanistan. “The match against Afghanistan is going to be much different, because you could see, if you watch …

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AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: Despite Question Marks Over Form and Preparation, Igor Stimac’s India Start as Favourites vs Cambodia in Opener
2 years, 6 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 …

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Igor Stimac Names Probable 41 for Camp Ahead of Asian Cup 2023 Final Round Qualifiers
2 years, 8 months ago

Igor Stimac Names Probable 41 for Camp Ahead of Asian Cup 2023 Final Round Qualifiers

News 18  

On Tuesday, the Indian men’s football team head coach Igor Stimac named 41 probables for a preparatory camp ahead of its AFC Asian Cup Final Round qualifiers in June. India have been drawn alongside Hong Kong, Afghanistan, and Cambodia in Group D of the AFC Asian Cup China 2023 final round qualifiers. Defenders: Pritam Kotal, Ashutosh Mehta, Asish Rai, Hormipam …

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AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: India clubbed with Cambodia, Afghanistan and Hong Kong
2 years, 10 months ago

AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: India clubbed with Cambodia, Afghanistan and Hong Kong

The Hindu  

The Indian team was drawn alongside Hong Kong, Afghanistan and Cambodia in Group D of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup final round qualifiers to be played in Kolkata in June this year. The Blue Tigers had made it to the final round of the qualifiers after finishing third in Group E in the second round of the 2022 FIFA World …

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AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: India clubbed with Cambodia, Afghanistan and Hong Kong
2 years, 10 months ago

AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: India clubbed with Cambodia, Afghanistan and Hong Kong

India TV News  

Highlights All matches will be played at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata The six group winners and the five best second-placed teams will earn a ticket to the AFC Asian Cup India had made it to final round after finishing 3rd in Group E in 2nd round of the WC qualifiers The Indian team was on Thursday drawn alongside Hong …

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India vs Afghanistan, FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifier: Sunil Chhetri and Co Finish Third After 1-1 Draw
3 years, 6 months ago

India vs Afghanistan, FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifier: Sunil Chhetri and Co Finish Third After 1-1 Draw

News 18  

India vs Afghanistan, FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifier Football Match Score: It has been a very competitive second half of football with both the teams testing their opponent’s backline with continuous attacks. PREVIEW Goal-machine Sunil Chhetri will look to add to his tally and enter the all-time top 10 scorers’ list as a buoyant India meet Afghanistan in the joint …

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FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Chhetri inspires India to 2-0 win, but issues persist in finishing and linkup play
3 years, 6 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Chhetri inspires India to 2-0 win, but issues persist in finishing and linkup play

Firstpost  

Sunil Chhetri’s brilliance once again came to India’s rescue but their ineffectiveness to create clear-cut chances from open play and poor finishing may cost them some other day. At the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Qatar on Monday, India finally snapped their 11-game winless streak to register a vital win over Bangladesh in the FIFA World Cup 2022 and 2023 …

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Sunil Chhetri brace vs Bangladesh gives India win after nearly two years
3 years, 6 months ago

Sunil Chhetri brace vs Bangladesh gives India win after nearly two years

Hindustan Times  

It was comfortable in the end after looking anything but till the 79th minute. On the touchline, India head coach Igor Stimac wrapped the back of his head with his hands, the second time he had conveyed incredulity at things not going India’s way. India beat Bangladesh 2-0 Against Afghanistan in Dushanbe in 2019, Chhetri had missed a free header …

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