India experienced a surprising 2-1 loss to Afghanistan in their crucial FIFA World Cup Qualifier, leaving fans and pundits disappointed and raising doubts about the team’s performance under coach Igor Stimac. The defeat has sparked a debate on the team’s form and tactics, with calls for changes in the squad. ESPN analysts Sunaadh Sagar and Anirudh Menon assess the situation and provide their insights on the key issues. While the loss is a setback, there is still hope for India’s qualification aspirations if they can regroup and deliver strong performances in the upcoming matches against Kuwait.