Igor Stimac: News
23 Jan 2024
Indian Football TeamIndia bow out of Asian Cup with defeat against Syria
India suffered a 1-0 defeat against Syria in their third group-stage clash in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup at the Al Bayt Stadium on Tuesday.
13 Jan 2024
Indian Football TeamAFC Asian Cup 2023, Australia blank India 2-0: Key stats
India suffered a 2-0 defeat against heavyweights Australia in their opening clash of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup on Saturday at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium.
30 Dec 2023
AFC Asian CupAFC Asian Cup 2023: Igor Stimac declares India's 26-member squad
Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac announced the 26-member squad for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup in Qatar.
05 Dec 2023
Indian Football TeamIndian men's football team: Decoding their achievements in 2023
A lot happened for the Indian football team in 2023. The Blue Tigers mostly tasted success and also learned some lessons ahead of a very important 2024.
21 Nov 2023
Indian Football TeamFIFA World Cup Qualifiers, Qatar thrash India 3-0: Key stats
Qatar defeated India 3-0 in matchday two of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
14 Nov 2023
Indian Football TeamFIFA World Cup Qualifiers: India kick-start campaign against formidable Kuwait
The Indian football team will return to action against Kuwait on November 16 to kick-start their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers at the Jaber Al Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait City.
14 Nov 2023
Indian Football TeamFIFA World Cup qualifiers: Decoding India's best performances
The Indian football team has mostly struggled in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers in the past. While wins have been few and far between, the qualifiers have mostly brought disappointment to Indian football fans.
13 Oct 2023
Indian Football TeamMerdeka Cup 2023, India suffer 4-2 defeat against Malaysia: Stats
India went down fighting against Malaysia 4-2 in the 2023 Merdeka Cup at the Bukit Jalil Stadium in Kuala Lumpur.
12 Oct 2023
Indian Football TeamMerdeka Cup: India to face Malaysia in a knock-out clash
The Indian football team will be in action at the 2023 Merdeka Cup as they will play against hosts, Malaysia on October 13 at the Bukit Jalil Stadium in Kuala Lumpur.
24 Sep 2023
Indian Football TeamAsian Games, football: India hold Myanmar 1-1, progress to knockouts
Indian men's football team held Myanmar to a 1-1 draw to progress to the round of 16 at the 2023 Asian Games.
22 Sep 2023
Indian Football TeamAsian Games: How can Indian football team qualify for R16?
The Indian men's football team kept its chances of reaching the knockout stages of the 2023 Asian Games alive with a 1-0 win against Bangladesh in their recent fixture.
16 Sep 2023
Indian Football TeamAsian Games: Decoding Sunil Chhetri-led Indian football team
The All India Football Federation has announced the Indian football team (men's) squad for the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
07 Sep 2023
Indian Football Team2023 King's Cup, Iraq overcome India on penalties: Key stats
The Indian football team failed to reach the final of the 2023 King's Cup in Thailand, being beaten on penalties by Iraq.
05 Sep 2023
Indian Football TeamKing's Cup 2023: India, Iraq lock horns in the opener
The Indian football team will turn their attention to the 2023 King's Cup in Thailand as they start their campaign against heavyweights Iraq on September 7.
08 Aug 2023
Indian Football TeamMerdeka Cup: India to face hosts Malaysia in semi-finals
The Indian football team is all set to play hosts Malaysia in the 2023 Merdeka Cup in the FIFA window in October at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.
08 Aug 2023
Indian Football TeamFIFA World Cup Qualifiers: A look at India's famous campaigns
The Indian football team have been drawn in group A of the joint 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers and the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.
06 Aug 2023
Indian Football TeamIgor Stimac urges ISL clubs to release players: Here's why
Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac has requested Indian Super League clubs to release players for preparation for upcoming major events.
05 Aug 2023
Sunil ChhetriWill Sunil Chhetri miss the 2023 King's Cup? Details here
Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac has agreed to allow skipper Sunil Chhetri to skip the upcoming King's Cup in Thailand.
17 Jul 2023
Narendra ModiIgor Stimac appeals to Narendra Modi for Asian Games participation
Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac made an emotional appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur to allow the team's participation in the 2023 Asian Games.
16 Jul 2023
Indian Football TeamWill the Indian football team miss Asian Games? Details here
The Indian football team has recently been on a roll, having won three back-to-back titles. The Blue Tigers recently lifted their ninth SAFF Championship in Bengaluru.
07 Jul 2023
Indian Football TeamIndian football team: Decoding the managerial stats of Igor Stimac
The Indian football team on Tuesday won its ninth SAFF Championship by beating Kuwait 5-4 on penalties.
04 Jul 2023
Indian Football TeamIndia claim their ninth SAFF Championship, beat Kuwait on penalties
Indian football team defeated Kuwait on penalties to lift their record ninth SAFF Championship. The Blue Tigers won the match 5-4 in tiebreaker.
03 Jul 2023
Indian Football TeamIndia, Kuwait to lock horns in SAFF Championships 2023 final
The Indian football team will be aiming to win their record ninth SAFF Championship title when they clash against Kuwait in the finals on July 4.
30 Jun 2023
Indian Football Team2023 SAFF Championship: Upbeat India face Lebanon challenge in semis
The Indian football team will face Lebanon in the 2023 SAFF Championship semis on July 1 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
28 Jun 2023
Indian Football Team2023 SAFF Championship, India extend unbeaten run: Stats
The Indian football team shared the spoils with Kuwait in a 1-1 draw in the 2023 SAFF Championship at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
26 Jun 2023
Indian Football TeamSAFF Championship 2023: Buoyant India face tough test against Kuwait
The Indian Football Team would want to continue its winning run while facing heavyweights Kuwait in the 2023 SAFF Championships.
25 Jun 2023
Indian Football TeamSunil Chhetri: Decoding his stats in SAFF Championship history
Indian football team legend Sunil Chhetri has been ever present for the team in dire straits. On Saturday, he devised a timely goal against Nepal in the 2023 SAFF Championship.
24 Jun 2023
Indian Football Team2023 SAFF Championship, India outclass Nepal 2-0: Key stats
The Indian football team claimed a second successive win in the 2023 SAFF Championship campaign with a 2-0 win against Nepal at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
23 Jun 2023
Indian Football Team2023 SAFF Championship: High-flying India aim to tame neighbors Nepal
The Indian Football team's next assignment in the 2023 SAFF Championship will be against neighbors Nepal on June 24 at Bengaluru's Sree Kanteerava Stadium.
21 Jun 2023
Indian Football Team2023 SAFF Championship, India humble Pakistan 4-0: Key stats
The Indian football team started its 2023 SAFF Championship campaign with a 4-0 win against arch-rival Pakistan on the tournament's opening day on Wednesday at Bengaluru's Kanteerava Stadium.
20 Jun 2023
Indian Football TeamSAFF Championships 2023: India face arch-rivals Pakistan after five years
The Indian football team will look to continue their purple patch from the Intercontinental Cup to the 2023 SAFF Championships.
19 Jun 2023
Indian Football TeamHere's the journey of Indian football team under Igor Stimac
The Indian football team defeated Lebanon 2-0 in the final of the 2023 Intercontinental Cup in Bhubaneswar.
18 Jun 2023
Indian Football TeamIndia beat Lebanon 2-0, win 2023 Intercontinental Cup: Key stats
The Indian football team beat Lebanon to win the 2023 Intercontinental Cup on Sunday in Odisha.
17 Jun 2023
Indian Football TeamIndia to participate in the 2023 King's Cup in Thailand
The Indian football team's busy schedule continues as they will be heading to Thailand to feature in the 2023 King's Cup. The four-team tournament will start on September 7.
17 Jun 2023
Indian Football TeamIntercontinental Cup 2023: India, Lebanon to meet in title clash
India and Lebanon will lock horns for the finale of the 2023 Intercontinental Cup on June 18 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
13 Jun 2023
Indian Football TeamIntercontinental Cup 2023: Sunil Chhetri's brilliance helps India sink Vanuatu
India defeated Vanuatu 1-0 in the 2023 Intercontinental Cup at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
18 May 2023
Indian Football Team2023 SAFF Championship: All you need to know
India will face Pakistan, Nepal, and Kuwait in Group A of the 2023 SAFF Championship to be held in Bengaluru from June 21 to July 4.
28 May 2021
FootballOur preparation far from being ideal: Igor Stimac
Livid with the strict quarantine arrangements for COVID-19 in Qatar, the Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac on Friday said their preparation is "far from being ideal" for the upcoming World Cup and Asian Cup Qualifiers.
11 Sep 2019
FootballWorld Cup Qualifiers, India hold Qatar: Key records and takeaways
The Indian men's national football team held Qatar to a 0-0 draw away from home at Doha in a key FIFA 2022 World qualifying match.
19 Jul 2019
FIFA World Cup2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: India face a tricky test
The Indian men's football team will start its preparations for the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. They are scheduled to take place from September onwards.
15 May 2019
IndiaWho is India's new football coach, Igor Stimac?
On Wednesday, Croatian football legend Igor Stimac was roped in as the coach of the Indian men's national football team, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced.
