He is the head coach of the Indian side
The head coach of the Indian football team, Igor Stimac, was released on Tuesday. Could be sacked after his team’s stunning defeat by Afghanistan during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers.
According to a report of Telegraph India, the technical committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) believes. That Igor Stamic should not continue as head coach.
The IM Vijayan-headed technical committee also had a meeting on Thursday to discuss the matter. Meanwhile, the All India Football Federation (AIFF’s) top officials will have another meeting on Friday to deliberate on the committee’s recommendations.
The report further states that “said a senior official. that the AIFF is going through Stimac’s contract papers to determine whether Croats’ dismissal can be amicable.”
Afghanistan defeated India 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati. Because Sharif Muhammad’s late penalty became the difference between the two teams.
Indian legend Sunil Chhetri
Indian legend Sunil Chhetri scored his record 94th international goal in his 150th match for the Blues. But it was not enough because in the 70th minute Rahmat Akbari scored from behind the net to level the game. As a result, Muhammad’s victory came in the form of a late penalty.
However, as soon as Chhetri was replaced in the second half, it looked like India had lost that lead. Joe was holding the team together as he conceded both goals inside the last 30 minutes. HD Live Sports
Despite grabbing a lead, India couldn’t take control of the match which gave a massive blow to their World Cup dreams.
Indian head coach Igor Stemic’s selection of Lalangmavia Ralte, Brendan Fernandes and Jackson Singh did not pay off. Because the Blues failed to hold onto the ball for the majority of the match.