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#AFCU20 Qualifiers draw finalised

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

#AFCU20 Qualifiers draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ 2025 Qualifiers concluded at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 45 teams were divided into 10 groups - five of four each and five of five each - with the Qualifiers to be played between September 21 and 29, 2024.

The 10 group winners and five best second-placed teams will advance to the Finals, with China PR scheduled to host the tournament.

#AFCU17 Qualifying groups decided

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

#AFCU17 Qualifying groups decided

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ 2025 Qualifiers was finalised at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 43 teams were divided into 10 groups - seven of four each and three of five - with the Qualifiers to be played between October 19 and 27, 2024.

The 10 group winners and five best second-placed teams will advance to the Finals, with Saudi Arabia scheduled to host the tournament.

Group H: Yemen strike late to hold Nepal

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

Group H: Yemen strike late to hold Nepal

Dammam: Yemen scored in added time to deny Nepal a winning farewell as the two sides drew 2-2 in Group H of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Tuesday.

Sanjeeb Bista and Gillespye Jung Karki had turned the game around for Nepal after they had gone behind to a Nasser Al Gahwashi penalty but Mohammed Al Dahi struck the equaliser in the first minute of additional time to salvage a point for Yemen.

Preview - Group H: United Arab Emirates v Bahrain; Yemen v Nepal

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

Preview - Group H: United Arab Emirates v Bahrain; Yemen v Nepal

Dubai: United Arab Emirates will be aiming to maintain their perfect record when they meet Bahrain in Group H of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

Both sides have already secured their places in the next round, with the result of Matchday Six causing no change in the standings, with UAE having a five-point lead.

Talajic hails Bahrain’s resilience

Fri, 07 Jun, 2024

Talajic hails Bahrain’s resilience

Riffa: Head coach Dragan Talajic expressed his delight after Bahrain secured the point they needed against Yemen in their Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Group H tie on Thursday.

The point meant Bahrain confirmed their place in the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers and booked a spot in the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Finals.

Group H: Bahrain 0-0 Yemen

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

Group H: Bahrain 0-0 Yemen

Riffa: Bahrain and Yemen played out a goalless draw at the Bahrain National Stadium in Group H of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Thursday.

The result means Bahrain book their spot in Saudi Arabia 2027 and the third round of World Cup qualifiers ahead of their Matchday Six trip to the UAE, while Yemen finish third in the group regardless of their result against bottom placed Nepal in Dammam next Tuesday.

Preview - Group H: Nepal v United Arab Emirates; Bahrain v Yemen

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

Preview - Group H: Nepal v United Arab Emirates; Bahrain v Yemen

Dammam: United Arab Emirates will be aiming to extend their winning run when they meet bottom placed Nepal in Group H of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Thursday. 

Bahrain, meanwhile, will look to join UAE in the next phase of qualifying when they meet Yemen. 

Al Ghassani credits Bento for UAE masterclass against Yemen

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

Al Ghassani credits Bento for UAE masterclass against Yemen

Al Khobar: Yahya Al Ghassani believes head coach Paulo Bento’s due diligence worked in the United Arab Emirates’ favour as they claimed a 3-0 victory against Yemen in Group H of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Tuesday.

A fourth straight win sealed their progress into the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers and booked their ticket to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

Group H: Yemen 0-3 United Arab Emirates

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

Group H: Yemen 0-3 United Arab Emirates

Al Khobar: Paulo Bento’s United Arab Emirates cruised into the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers and in the process sealed a place at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ after defeating Yemen 3-0 in their Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 Group H clash on Tuesday.

With a perfect record of 12 points, UAE are assured of a top two finish in the group while Yemen -  with only three points - sit third in the standings behind Bahrain and will need wins in their remaining two matches to keep their progression hopes alive.

Preview - Group H: Yemen v UAE; Bahrain v Nepal

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

Preview - Group H: Yemen v UAE; Bahrain v Nepal

Khobar: The United Arab Emirates will be aiming to stay perfect and seal progression when they take on Yemen in Group H of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Tuesday.

UAE lead the standings by three points, having secured three consecutive victories with head coach Paulo Bento urging his team to get the job done following their 2-1 win over Yemen on Matchday Three.

Group H: United Arab Emirates 2-1 Yemen

Fri, 22 Mar, 2024

Group H: United Arab Emirates 2-1 Yemen

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates continued their perfect start to the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Group H with a 2-1 win over Yemen at Al Nahyan Stadium on Thursday.

The win means UAE retain the top spot in the group ahead of a trip to Saudi Arabia’s Al Khobar where they will face Yemen again in the reverse fixture.

Preview - Group H: Nepal v Bahrain; UAE v Yemen

Sun, 17 Mar, 2024

Preview - Group H: Nepal v Bahrain; UAE v Yemen

Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates will be seeking to maintain their perfect start when they host Yemen in Group H of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Thursday.

Wins against Nepal (4-0) and Bahrain (2-0) gave UAE a three-point lead at the top and Paulo Bento’s side will be looking to resume their campaign with a bang following their Round of 16 exit in the recent AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.