India’s abysmal performance at the Asian Cup has left the All India Football Federation (AIFF) contemplating Igor Stimac’s future as the senior national coach. The upcoming March 2024 meetings with Afghanistan in the World Cup qualifiers could be a determining factor in the decision. Despite having a chance to advance to the third round of qualifiers, the coach’s clashes with the ISL and the recent controversies in Qatar have put his position in jeopardy.