It was a totally different Afghanistan squad to what was fielded in November where previously 19 players were boycotting. 8/19 boycotting players returned this march fifa window vs India, which means 11 players still missing, however radically better than for example missing 19 players in November. The November squad was primarily ACL (Afghanistan champions league) players, whereas the spots of the remaining 11 boycotting players the March FIFA window vs India were just mostly filled by low level legionnaires with only 3 domestic ACL players making it to the 23 man squad.

If we compare the difference in population, we can say that India Is doing worse than San Marino.

I am in favour of Stimac staying for the last two matches because he knows the lads , the match against Kuwait is critical , a win for India will almost certainly mean qualification for Asian Cup 2027 and round 3 of WC 2026 qualifiers. If India ends up with 4 points out six games, it will be a different story , then it wille be time move on. Stimac himself has said that if he fails to bring them to the round 3 he will resign by the way.