Group C: Australia 0-0 Saudi Arabia

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

Group C: Australia 0-0 Saudi Arabia

Melbourne: Australia and Saudi Arabia battled to a 0-0 draw in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group C tie at the Melbourne Rectangular Arena on Thursday.

It was a result neither would have been pleased with as the draw took both to six points at the midway stage of the AFC Asian Qualifiers.

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#AsianQualifiers - MD5: Results & Reports

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

#AsianQualifiers - MD5: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Five of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 lived up to expectations with thrills and spills witnessed across the eight matches.

Islamic Republic of Iran and Korea Republic - who had skipper Son Heung-min scoring his 50th international goal - tightened their grips on automatic spots to the FIFA World Cup 2026 with wins over DPR Korea and Kuwait respectively.

Uzbekistan and Bahrain suffered late defeats while Australia and Saudi Arabia settled for a goalless draw in their Group C encounter.

Japan, who meet Indonesia in Jakarta on Friday, will move seven points clear at the top of Group C with a win against the Southeast Asian side.

Stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.

#AsianQualifiers - MD5: Five things to look out for

Wed, 13 Nov, 2024

#AsianQualifiers - MD5: Five things to look out for

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 reaches the midway point with Matchday Five to be played on Thursday and Friday.

The top two sides from each of the three groups will earn automatic qualification to the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Two more berths are available via the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to 26 Playoff, with an additional opportunity up for grabs at an Inter-Continental Playoff.

The-AFC.com highlights five things to look out for on Matchday Five.

#AsianQualifiers Match Predictor referral program explained

Sat, 09 Nov, 2024

#AsianQualifiers Match Predictor referral program explained

Kuala Lumpur: With the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 heating up across the continent, the competition’s official Match Predictor allows fans the chance to earn bonus points and improve their chances of winning prizes by inviting their friends to the game.  

Available on the-AFC.com and the AFC LIVE app, the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Match Predictor lets users earn points for correct predictions of match outcomes. Bonus points are also on offer for predicting the first team to score and the total goals scored in each fixture. 
 
On top of that, the Match Predictor referral program allows users to collect up to 55 points during the qualification tournament for the global showpiece by inviting your friends, family and colleagues to the game.  

#AsianQualifiers - Match Predictor: Impressive away displays and what’s up next!

Sat, 09 Nov, 2024

#AsianQualifiers - Match Predictor: Impressive away displays and what’s up next!

Kuala Lumpur: The 18 nations vying for Asia’s places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup are all set to return to action for Matchdays 5 and 6 of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 with the next rounds of fixtures to take place on November 14 and 19.  

As the teams reach the midway point of the third round of qualifiers, we shine the spotlight on some of the key talking points from Matchdays 3 and 4 as well as look forward to some of the key upcoming games. 

But before we get to all the fun, remember to sign up to the ‘Free-to-Play’ AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Match Predictor. Here’s your chance to compete against friends, show off your knowledge and win exclusive prizes along the way. Join now: (https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/asian_qualifiers/predictor.html).  

Europe Wrap: Kang-in stars for PSG

Mon, 11 Nov, 2024

Europe Wrap: Kang-in stars for PSG

Kuala Lumpur: Asian stars produced some sensational performances in Europe ahead of the international break.

Lee Kang-in stole the show with a brace in Paris Saint-Germain's 4-2 win over Angers while his Korea Republic compatriots Lee Jae-sung and Hwang In-beom were among the goals for Germany's Mainz 05 and Feyenoord of the Netherlands respectively.

The-AFC.com takes a look at how the Asian contingent fared in selected European leagues over the past week.

AFC Women’s Football Conference 2024 reinforces optimism for a brighter future

Thu, 14 Nov, 2024

AFC Women’s Football Conference 2024 reinforces optimism for a brighter future

Kuala Lumpur: The 3rd AFC Women’s Football Conference 2024 concluded today in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, marking an end to three days of impactful knowledge exchange dedicated to raising the standards of women’s football on the Continent.

Taking place from November 12 to 14, the conference brought together women’s national team coaches and technical staff to chart a sustainable path forward for the women’s game in Asia.

AFC President’s Travelling Fellow for Football Medicine returns to Dubai

Thu, 14 Nov, 2024

AFC President’s Travelling Fellow for Football Medicine returns to Dubai

Dubai: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President’s Travelling Fellow for Football Medicine (APTTFM) concluded on November 7 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, marking the programme's third visit to the West Asian city.

The six-day programme saw participants from the Bhutan Football Federation, Pakistan Football Federation, and The Football Association of Thailand engage in a rigorous learning experience under the guidance of experts from the HMS FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence.