Igor Stimac: Overseas footballers of Indian origin can change our results dramatically
Stimac is reportedly keen to bring Iran's Indian-origin player Omid Singh, among others, into the national team.
2019 Schedule
All times ET
IndiaINDPPD
AFGAFG
BANBANPPDIndiaIND- IndiaINDPPD
QATQAT 
OMAOMA1FT0IndiaIND- AFGAFG1FT1IndiaIND
- IndiaIND1FT1BANBAN
- QATQAT0FT0IndiaIND
- IndiaIND1FT2OMAOMA
- IndiaIND1FT
1SYRSYR - IndiaIND2FT
5PRKPRK - IndiaIND2FT
4TJKTJK 
THATHA0FT1IndiaIND
CUWCUW3FT1IndiaIND- IndiaIND0FT
1BHRBHR - IndiaIND0FT
2UAEUAE - THATHA1FT4IndiaIND
2019 Schedule
0-3-2, 4th in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
- THATHA16/1FT
4IndiaIND - IndiaIND010/1FT2UAEUAE
- IndiaIND014/1FT1BHRBHR
- CUWCUW35/6FT1IndiaIND
- THATHA08/6FT1IndiaIND
- IndiaIND27/7FT4TJKTJK
- IndiaIND213/7FT5PRKPRK
- IndiaIND116/7FT1SYRSYR
- IndiaIND15/9FT2OMAOMA
- QATQAT010/9FT0IndiaIND
- IndiaIND115/10FT1BANBAN
- AFGAFG114/11FT1IndiaIND
- OMAOMA119/11FT0IndiaIND
- IndiaIND026/3FT0QATQAT
- BANBAN0FT0IndiaIND
- IndiaIND0FT0AFGAFG
Sport, interrupted: A Bengaluru football club faces uncertainty
The lockdown stopped FC Bengaluru United's season just as they were making the push for promotion to I-League.
Chhetri, Vijayan and an evening of football nostalgia
The normally reticent IM Vijayan opened up about his stellar career to current India captain Sunil Chhetri on Instagram.
AIFF panel proposes 3 + 1 foreigner rule for ISL, I-League from 2021
New rule would mean a maximum of four foreigners (one of whom must be Asian) would be able to take to the field in Indian competitions.
Decoding Chhetri: Will, perseverance and warrior's resolve
What sets Chhetri apart? His 100% all-out-ness. The willingness to give anything, everything, every single time.
Chhetri was a luxury No. 10 when he came to BFC: Westwood
Westwood also hailed Chhetri as "probably the best Indian footballer there ever will be."
'Watching Chuni play would gladden the heart'
Franco Fortunato, Bhaichung Bhutia and others pay tribute to Chuni Goswami, who died on Thursday.
Chuni Goswami, legendary football captain and Bengal cricketer, dies at 82
Goswami was among the rare sportsmen who played more than one sport at the highest levels and led India to gold at the 1962 Asian Games.
From U17 snub to AFC elite: Mohammad Nawaz's redemption in Goa
In 20 months, Nawaz has gone from rejection for India's U-17 World Cup team to becoming FC Goa's first-choice goalkeeper.
Chhetri? Bhaichung? Nope, Vijayan is modern India's best striker
Our experts say IM Vijayan is the best all-round striker India has produced in the last 30 years.
'There were times I used to cry' - Chhetri reveals he considered quitting in Kolkata
"There were instances which shook me and I even called my father and said I don't think I should do this," Chhetri said.
Amrinder Singh: Wouldn't mind if Aguero or de Bruyne take over Mumbai City FC captaincy
Number two in the national team, Singh never goes in with the mentality of a reserve goalkeeper.
FIFA mulls 'solutions' as cloud looms over U-17 WC
The fate of the 2020 U-17 Women's World Cup in India hangs in the balance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
PK by the numbers: 64 titles, 190 goals and a bit of fun vs Pele
PK Banerjee's legendary career is backed up by his incredible stats. Here are the most remarkable numbers.
'It's like losing your father' - PK's proteges remember loving coach
Former players Kalyan Chaubey and Kartick Sett describe what it was like to play under PK Banerjee.
'A legend and a pioneer' - Sporting world pays tribute to PK Banerjee
Here's how famous sportspersons paid tribute to PK Banerjee, who died on Friday in Kolkata.
PK Banerjee, legend of Indian football, dies at 83
Banerjee was associated with the golden age of the Indian national team, scoring 19 goals in 36 appearances between 1955-67.
Pradipda was one of the best man-managers: Bhaichung
Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia pays tribute to mentor PK Banerjee.
Just be safe, this is an extraordinary time: Gurpreet Sandhu
Goalkeeper Gurpreet Sandhu, currently in Australia, shares details on life during the coronavirus lockdown.
AIFF confirms postponement of FIFA WC Qualifier vs. Qatar
India's 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Qatar scheduled for March 26 is the latest to be hit by Coronavirus.
Can't find next Chhetri until ISL changes foreign player rule: Stimac
National coach says national leagues must reduce no. of foreign players in line with AFC's guidelines.
Gokulam pip Kryphsa to clinch IWL title
Sabitra Bhandari's late goal helped Gokulam clinch their maiden IWL crown with a thrilling 2-1 win over Kryphsa in the final.
Kamala Devi, the Women's League MVP that India snubbed
India's second best woman footballer remains a dominant force in IWL, but hasn't made the national team for two years.
'Irreplaceable' Sunil Chhetri not going anywhere - Igor Stimac
Dismissing claims of a dip in Chhetri's sharpness, Stimac blamed injuries to key players for India's recent struggles.
Deconstructing Indian football, via interstellar and time travel
Our correspondent travels back and forward in time, struggling to make sense of the chaotic 2019 that was the Indian national football team's year.
2019-20 WCQ Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | +10 | 13 |
| Oman | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 12 |
| Afghanistan | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -9 | 4 |
| India | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| Bangladesh | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -6 | 1 |
2019-20 Team LeadersFIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsFIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
Goal Difference-2
Goals Scored3
Assists0
Goals Conceded5