Preview - Group D: Malaysia v Chinese Taipei; Oman v Kyrgyz Republic
Muscat: Kyrgyz Republic are looking to cap an impressive Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ campaign by clinching a place in the next stage with a positive result against Oman on Tuesday.
Preview - Group E: Turkmenistan v Hong Kong, China; IR Iran v Uzbekistan
Tehran: A sizzler is on the cards when Islamic Republic of Iran host Uzbekistan in Group E of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Tuesday.
Preview - Group F: Indonesia v Philippines; Iraq v Vietnam
Jakarta: Indonesia will be determined to not slip up when they face Philippines in Group F of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Tuesday.
Preview - Group G: Saudi Arabia v Jordan; Tajikistan v Pakistan
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia and Jordan are set for a thrilling encounter to decide the top spot in Group G of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Tuesday.
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™.
Preview - Group I: Australia v Palestine; Lebanon v Bangladesh
Perth: Australia and Palestine are set for an exciting showdown when they two sides meet 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.
Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Five of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ lived up to expectations with another round of sizzling action.
Kuala Lumpur: Several players caught the eyes of Asian football fans as Korea Republic, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Bahrain and Palestine became the latest sides to progress from the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Thursday.
Battat dedicates historic qualification to Palestine
Doha: Captain Mus'ab Al Battat expressed the squad's pride after Palestine secured qualification to the third stage of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers for the first time on Thursday.
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.
Ammouta happy to see Jordan thriving under pressure
Amman: Following a hugely successful AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, Hussein Ammouta knew the pressure was on for Jordan to march into the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers and Al Nashama did just that after defeating Tajikistan 3-0 on Thursday.