All India Football Federation(AIFF) interviewed Stimac, Albert Roca, Hakan Ericson
and Lee for the post, but Stimac emerged as the number one choice.
On 9th May 2019,
Croatia's World Cupper and former manager Igor Stimac has been appointed as Indian men's
team coach after the All India Football Federation's(AIFF) technical committee recommended him for the post.
While the new India team under Igor Stimac will be more focussed on giving
exposure to new players, the teams of Tajikistan, Syria, and DPR Korea have cited it as perfect preparation for the World Cup Qualifiers.