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Asian Cup: Igor Stimac looks for stability

PANAJI: Given the number of Indian football fans in Qatar, national team coach Igor Stimac feels his team will " feel at home" for the AFC Asian Cup 2023, but he isn't putting any pressure on the team to deliver results at the continental tournament.

The Times of India · Jan 1, 2024

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 · Dec 31, 2023

Injuries a major concern for coach Igor Stimac ahead of AFC Asian Cup

PANAJI: India coach Igor Stimac is struggling to confirm his final squad for the AFC Asian Cup with a growing list of injuries. The 26-member squad is expected to be announced on Saturday.

The Times of India · Dec 29, 2023

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 · Nov 22, 2023

Facilities here are unmatched elsewhere in India, says Stimac

BHUBANESWAR: The city had earlier missed out on hosting the national team for a World Cup Qualifier due to the pandemic and the match had to be shifted out to a centralised tournament in Doha in 2021.

The Times of India · Nov 21, 2023

We have nothing to lose but a hell of a lot to gain: Igor Stimac on Qatar match

BHUBANESWAR: Head coach Igor Stimac on Monday said that India have nothing to lose but a hell of a lot to gain in their 2026 FIFA World Cup round 2 qualifiers match against Asian champions Qatar here on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Nov 20, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

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 · Nov 18, 2023

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 · Nov 10, 2023

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 · Nov 7, 2023