Brazil test for Korea Republic 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Brazil test for Korea Republic 

Abu Dhabi: Korea Republic will put aside their Asian Qualifiers commitments for a crack at five-time world champions Brazil when the two sides meet in an international friendly in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. 

Korea Republic's bid to qualify for a 10th consecutive FIFA World Cup Finals suffered hiccups in their last two qualifying matches, with Paulo Bento's side settling for goalless draws with DPR Korea and Lebanon.

Those results could see the Taeguk Warriors drop to third in Group H at the end of Tuesday's Matchday Six but they aren't likely to be worried with four matches still to play in 2020.

Brazil, defeated 3-1 by Argentina in a friendly in Saudi Arabia last week, will be without the injured Neymar.

Son, Hwang apologise for Lebanon stalemate

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Son, Hwang apologise for Lebanon stalemate

Beirut: Captain Son Heung-min and forward Hwang Ui-jo have apologised for not putting their chances away after Korea Republic were held to a 0-0 draw by Lebanon in their Asian Qualifiers Group H match on Thursday.

It was the East Asians second draw, having been held 0-0 by DPR Korea in Pyongyang last month, but Son and Hwang admitted that the Taeguk Warriors should have taken full points against Lebanon.

MD5 - Group H: Lebanon 0-0 Korea Republic

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

MD5 - Group H: Lebanon 0-0 Korea Republic

Beirut: Korea Republic dropped points for the second successive match as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Lebanon in a closely contested FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Asian Qualifiers Group H encounter in Beirut.

Following on from their Matchday Four stalemate with DPR Korea in Pyongyang, Paulo Bento’s charges were unable to find a way past a resolute Lebanon defence and impressive host goalkeeper Mehdi Khalil, although the result has left them one point clear at the summit.

The draw, meanwhile, has lifted Lebanon to second and left them hot on the heels of their table-topping opponents who will now not be in action again until March’s home game against Turkmenistan.

MD5 - Group H: Turkmenistan 3-1 DPR Korea

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

MD5 - Group H: Turkmenistan 3-1 DPR Korea

Ashgabat: Turkmenistan ended DPR Korea's unbeaten Asian Qualifiers record with a 3-1 win in their Group H tie at the Kopetdag Stadium in Ashgabat on Thursday.

It was Turkmenistan's second win of their qualifying campaign for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023, reviving their hopes after having suffered two consecutive defeats.

For DPR Korea, the defeat is a blow to their hopes as they had gone into the tie level on top of the standings with Korea Republic on seven points.

MD6 Preview - Group A: Syria, Philippines primed for decisive clash

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

MD6 Preview - Group A: Syria, Philippines primed for decisive clash

Kuala Lumpur: Syria have a chance to go eight points clear on top of Group A, while the Philippines can put themselves in the thick of the qualification race when the two sides meet in Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers.

Dubai will play host to that fixture, while Guam will travel to Malé for a clash with Maldives as the race to appear at two major tournaments continues.

Matchday Six: Five things to look out for 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Matchday Six: Five things to look out for 

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Six of the Asian Qualifiers on Tuesday will see yet another round of thrills and spills with all eight groups to see key ties.

With qualification for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 to take a break till March after Tuesday's matches, the-AFC.com picks five things to look out for.

Road to Qatar 2022 & China 2023: How it stands at the halfway point

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Road to Qatar 2022 & China 2023: How it stands at the halfway point

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 reached the midway point following Thursday's Matchday Five.

There has been no shortage of excitement as the Continent's top 40 teams lock horns, with automatic qualification to the AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Finals guaranteed for the eight group winners and four best second-placed teams.

That will also seal them a place in the third round of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, while the next 24 best-placed teams will advance to the final stage of qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup China 2023.