NEW DELHI: India's head coach, Igor Stimac, believes that a victory against Kuwait in the upcoming match on Thursday will essentially secure the nation's first-ever progression to the third round of the World Cup qualifiers. This achievement, according to Stimac, has the potential to transform the landscape of Indian football.
The Croatian, who was part of the 1998 World Cup bronze-medal winning team, emphasised that India's advancement to the third round, where direct slots for the 2026 World Cup will be determined, would be the pinnacle of his entire career both as a player and a coach.