Ivankovic hails China PR players for ‘great victory’
Riffa: Branko Ivankovic believes anything is possible after Zhang Yuning’s late goal against Bahrain on Thursday propelled China PR back into the mix for automatic qualification to the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Melbourne: Australia's Tony Popovic and Herve Renard of Saudi Arabia were satisfied despite their sides sharing points in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group C match on Thursday.
Mixed feelings for IR Iran’s Ghalenoei after DPR Korea win
Vientiane: Islamic Republic of Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei admitted to having mixed feelings following his side’s 3-2 win over DPR Korea in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group A clash on Thursday.
Korea Republic’s Hong remains focused on the prize
Ardhiyah: Head coach Hong Myung-bo reiterated his determination to secure FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification after Korea Republic’s 3-1 win over Kuwait in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group B clash on Thursday.
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.
Riffa: Zhang Yuning struck in the 91st minute to earn China PR a last-gasp 1-0 win over Bahrain on Thursday to breathe new life into his nation’s hopes in Group C of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26.
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.
Vientiane: Islamic Republic of Iran staved off a fightback to secure a 3-2 win over DPR Korea in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group A tie at Lao National Stadium KM 16 on Thursday.
Doha: Lucas Mendes scored deep into injury time as Qatar secured a last-gasp 3-2 win over Uzbekistan in Doha on Thursday to revitalise their challenge in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 for a place at the FIFA World Cup Finals.
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates reignited their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 campaign after defeating Kyrgyz Republic 3-0 in their Group A tie at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium on Thursday.
Basra: It was honours even between Iraq and Jordan after they settled for a goalless draw in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group B encounter on Thursday.
Muscat: Oman overcame stiff resistance from Palestine before registering a 1-0 win in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group B tie on Thursday.
Ardhiyah: Korea Republic edged closer to the FIFA World Cup 2026 after defeating Kuwait 3-1 in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group B tie at the Jaber Al Ahmad International Stadium on Thursday.