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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

India's football coach Igor Stimac says 'don't ask about results in Asian Cup'

The head coach of the Indian men's football team, Igor Stimac, has expressed his view that the upcoming Asian Cup in Doha shouldn't be deemed as a significant tournament for the national team. Stimac cited the absence of a proper national camp as a crucial factor, a sentiment that might…

The Times of India

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

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Striker Duke determined to maintain hot Socceroos run

Evergreen Socceroos striker Mitch Duke is adamant he can keep making an impact and will train with an English club ahead of the Asian Cup to stay in good nick.

AAP

Fiery outbursts may cost Irankunda Australia call-ups

Former Socceroo Luke Wilkshire says teen phenom Nestory Irankunda can be an asset to the Socceroos at January's Asian Cup if he learns to control his emotions.

AAP

Postecoglou knew Son could fill Kane’s role at Spurs after 2015 Asian Cup game

‘He scored against me in the Asian Cup in 2015, that was enough,’ said Ange Postecoglou, who also praised his ‘healthy’ relationship with Daniel Levy

The Guardian - UK

Rudan wants Wanderers stars to grasp Asian Cup chance

Marko Rudan says he wants his Western Sydney Wanderers squad to draw inspiration from Brandon Borrello and play their way into Socceroos contention.

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Celtic Asian Cup selection scenario as stars could miss up to five matches

A host of Celtic players could miss domestic fixtures through Asian Cup duty.

The National (Scotland)

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

Luongo called up to end four-year Socceroos absence

Massimo Luongo's stellar form with Ipswich Town has earned him a first Socceroos call-up in four years for friendlies against England and New Zealand.

AAP

Socceroos ride all but over for Sydney's Grant

Defender Rhyan Grant has all but conceded his Socceroos career is over, arguing Graham Arnold will look to the future ahead of next year's Asian Cup.

AAP

World Cup referee Yoshimi Yamashita among first women match officials at Asian Cup

Referee Yoshimi Yamashita will return to Qatar to make more soccer history at the men’s Asian Cup in January after she worked in the country last year at the men’s World Cup

The Independent UK

Kerala Blasters, Mumbai City among several ISL clubs hesitant to release players for U-23 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers

Indian football has reached a crossroad it had come to, 14 years ago, before the Nehru Cup 2009, when first-division (then I-League) clubs had refused to release players for National Camp. This time, the clubs are from Indian Super League and the competitions at hand are the U-23 AFC Asian…

The Hindu

Ange Postecoglou has major Yves Bissouma and Son Heung-min headache to solve at Tottenham

Ange Postecoglou will be one of a number of Premier League managers with a real headache to solve in January 2024 with the AFC Asian Cup and Africa Cup of Nations commencing at the exact same time

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It’s Mission Asian Cup for the Blue Tigers as coach Stimac prepares a blueprint for the road ahead

Former Croatian World Cupper Igor Stimac, who has helmed the Indian team for the past four years, has started the final lap of the preparatory process that will see the country begin its Asian Cup campaign in the second week of January in Qatar.

The Times of India

Dominant India start campaign with easy win over Mongolia in Intercontinental Cup

BHUBANESWAR: While the heat and humidity of the Odisha summer played a key role in both matches on the opening day of Intercontinental Cup, the spotlight stayed on Igor Stimac’s Indians who embarked on their preparation for the Asian Cup with a 2-0 victory over Mongolia.

The Times of India

Cannot speak about realistic target for Asian Cup before December: Igor Stimac

BHUBANESWAR: At 38, Sunil Chhetri remains a prized asset in the final third and among the fittest in the Indian football team, but his much younger colleagues in defence "dancing around balls" is a cause for concern for head coach, Igor Stimac.

The Guardian - AU

Asian Cup draw: Australia face Syria, Uzbekistan and India in tough Group B

Socceroos will be wary of tricky opponents in Qatar finals, with improved subcontinent side are first up on 13 January

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Socceroos to play Uzbekistan, Syria, India in Asian Cup

The Socceroos will face Uzbekistan, Syria and India in the group stage of next year's Asian Cup in Qatar in their bid for a second title.

ABC News

Matildas documentary lays bare team's struggles and successes

From the low of the Asian Cup to the high of their win over Sweden, this six-part series takes fans inside a team that represents so much more than sport.

The New Daily

Socceroos ready for January-February Asian Cup in Qatar

Graham Arnold and his Socceroos will return to Doha next year to take part in the next edition of the Asian Cup.

AAP

Socceroos take lessons out of Ecuador, look forward

Coach Graham Arnold considers the Socceroos' two-match series against Ecuador a big win for his plans to build towards the Asian Cup and World Cup qualifiers.

AAP

Ecuador friendly a pointer to the future for Socceroos

The Socceroos are looking towards building for their Asian Cup campaign and are set to test several emerging players in their second friendly against Ecuador.

The Times of India

Sunil Chhetri may be playing his last season and Asian Cup: Igor Stimac

NEW DELHI: India's star striker Sunil Chhetri may be playing the last season of his outstanding football career, says team's head coach Igor Stimac, who is hoping that he would be saving his best for his last Asian Cup.

The Guardian - UK

Marooned after World Cup misery, Qatar turn to canny Carlos Queiroz

Their group-stage exit was bad, but what came next was worse. Can one of the game’s smartest coaches change things?

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