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Igor Stimac’s rough breakup with India drags on after World Cup failure

Disappointing results, heart disturbances and astrological accusations led to sacking and incendiary statements

The Guardian - UK

Chettri became legend while still playing: Stimac

Only a few players become legends in their playing days and Sunil Chhetri belonged to that rare tribe, India’s head coach Igor Stimac said in a glowing tribute to the talismanic skipper, who will hang his boots on June 6.

The Hindu

Indian football team drops four places to 121

India's men's football team drops to 121 in FIFA rankings after recent defeats, worst ranking in years.

The Hindu

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We will be a different team after we get adequate preparation for Kuwait match after the ISL: Stimac

India's disjointed performance allows Afghanistan to win 2-1; head coach Stimac insists on proper preparation for future matches.

The Hindu

India left reeling by Afghanistan as World Cup hopes begin to fade again

Expanded 2026 World Cup finals have given hope to Igor Stimac’s side but the Lions of Khorasan had other ideas

The Guardian - UK

2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers | Everyone should help as we are on the verge of making history: Stimac

Igor Stimac aims for India to reach third round of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, emphasizing need for stability and improvement.

The Hindu

2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers Desperate India up against a rejuvenated Afghanistan

India aims to revitalize its 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification journey against Afghanistan in Guwahati.

The Hindu

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FIFA World Cup qualifier: IND vs AFG | India eyes goals in Sunil Chhetri's 150th international appearance

Sunil Chhetri's milestone 150th international match crucial for India's World Cup Qualifier hopes against Afghanistan.

The Hindu

India's National Men's Football Team Struggles To Score Goals

India's national men's football team faces a goal drought, struggling to score in international matches. Can they overcome their offensive struggles to sec...

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India eye 3 points in FIFA World Cup Qualifier against weakened Afghanistan

Bolstered by the return of Jeakson Singh and Anwar Ali, the Indian football team will renew its quest for a maiden entry into the third round of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers when it faces a weakened Afghanistan

The Hindu

We need players with confidence in front of goal: Stimac after India's Asian Cup exit

India's Asian Cup campaign ends goal-less and pointless, highlighting the need for confident goal scorers in the team.

The Hindu

India start as clear underdogs against formidable Australia in AFC Asian Cup opener

AFC Asian Cup: Securing a knockout round berth looks difficult but not impossible as the Indian football team takes on title contenders Australia in its opening group match of the AFC Asian Cup in Al Rayyan on January 13.

The Hindu

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Will India, the ‘sleeping giant’ of football, wake up?

As India plays its second consecutive Asian Cup, expectations remain low for the team that hasn’t won major titles.

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Asian Cup | We have to prove that we can play fearlessly: Stimac

India to use Asian Cup experience to prepare for 2026 World Cup qualifiers, says Stimac.

The Hindu

Down with ankle injury, Anwar Ali misses cut in Asian Cup probables

India will be missing its key central defender Anwar Ali because of his ankle injury in the upcoming AFC Asian Cup in Qatar

The Hindu

Forget about Asian Cup, let’s try to do well in the WC qualifiers: coach Igor Stimac

India's World Cup 2026 bid offers brighter hope than Asian Cup; limited time and preparation make it difficult to face superiorly ranked opponents; Stimac says team will go to Doha with pride to do best.

The Hindu

2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers | India seek inspiration from famous 2019 stalemate against Qatar in rematch on Nov. 21

India to take inspiration from 2019 draw vs Qatar in 2026 WC qualifiers. Confident after 1-0 win vs Kuwait, India hope to give tough fight to Qatar. Talismanic Chhetri absent in 2019 match, Sandhu marshals defence. Qatar, ranked 61, coming off 8-1 win vs Afghanistan. Ali, top-scorer at 2019 Asia…

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Video Assistant Referee likely in domestic competitions from 2025-26 season: All India Football Federation

AIFF to introduce VAR tech in domestic club comps from 2025-26 season; AIFF to incur significant costs; VAR to benefit ISL & I-League teams

The Hindu

We will become solid again when our injured players return: Stimac ahead of WC Qualifiers

“We have entered the new phase of our work, and we know it’s going to be very hard and difficult on the boys. We know that the next few months until March will be very difficult,” Stimac told the All India Football Federation.

The Hindu

Sunil Chhetri admits he's in 'bonus period' but yet to decide on retirement

Sunil Chhetri is in the "bonus period" of his career and won't play in 2026 when FIFA World Cup will take place. He's realistic enough to accept that, but hopes India will qualify

The Hindu

AIFF puts its weight behind Stimac, extends his stay as head coach till June 2026

Igor Stimac extended as head coach of Indian men's football team till 2026. AIFF heeded his suggestion to extend Mahesh Gawli's contract as assistant coach and head of U-23 team. Stimac wants stakeholders to recognize importance of national team and ensure good preparation for World Cup, Asian Cup, and Asian…

The Hindu

Igor Stimac: No training session before China game, we will give tactical preparation on flight

India's football team coach Stimac has no time for training ahead of Asian Games opener vs China. He'll use travel time for tactical prep. He'll decide if senior players Chhetri and Jhingan will play, with an eye on World Cup qualifiers. Squad lacks fullback, so wingers may fill in. Players…

The Hindu

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Chhetri only notable face in 17-member Indian football team for Asian Games, Stimac's status not known

Most of the clubs had shown unwillingness to release the 22 players named in the Indian squad

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