Preview - Group C: Indonesia v Saudi Arabia

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

Preview - Group C: Indonesia v Saudi Arabia

Jakarta: Saudi Arabia will head into their meeting against Indonesia for their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group C clash with renewed confidence after a spirited display against Australia on Thursday.

Herve Renard’s return as head coach was marked by Saudi Arabia dominating possession but having to settle for a draw and the Green Falcons will aim to go one better against an Indonesian side who suffered a 4-0 defeat to Japan on home soil. 

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Preview - Group C: Bahrain v Australia

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

Preview - Group C: Bahrain v Australia

Riffa: Australia will be determined to prove a point when they face Bahrain in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group C tie on Tuesday.

Bahrain inflicted Australia a losing start to their campaign when a Harry Souttar own goal saw them succumb to a 1-0 loss in Gold Coast in September but things have changed since then.

Tony Popovic has taken over from Graham Arnold as head coach with improvement also seen on the pitch as they picked up five points from their last three matches, including Thursday’s goalless draw with Saudi Arabia.

Preview - Group C: China PR v Japan

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

Preview - Group C: China PR v Japan

Xiamen: Xiamen: China PR will not only be out to continue their resurgence but also redeem their pride when they face Japan in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group C match on Tuesday, having suffered a hefty 7-0 defeat in the reverse fixture.

The crushing start to their campaign saw China PR going on to lose to Saudi Arabia and Australia but back-to-back wins against Indonesia and Bahrain have pushed them back into the mix for automatic qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026. 

Preview - Group A: United Arab Emirates v Qatar

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

Preview - Group A: United Arab Emirates v Qatar

Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates and Qatar are set for a blockbuster clash when they face off in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on Tuesday.

Both revived their respective campaigns with wins on Thursday and will seek another three points to stay within sight of Islamic Republic of Iran and Uzbekistan in the race to seal the two automatic qualifying slots.

Preview - Group A: Kyrgyz Republic v IR Iran

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

Preview - Group A: Kyrgyz Republic v IR Iran

Bishkek: Islamic Republic of Iran will expect to take another step towards sealing qualification when they play Kyrgyz Republic in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on Tuesday.

Seeking a fourth consecutive and seventh overall appearance at the global showpiece, Iran hold a three-point lead at the summit, with the top two sides to qualify automatically for the Finals.

Preview - Group A: DPR Korea v Uzbekistan

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

Preview - Group A: DPR Korea v Uzbekistan

Vientiane: Uzbekistan will expect to return to winning ways when they face DPR Korea in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on Tuesday.

Uzbekistan lost their unbeaten run to a late Qatar goal on Thursday, with the result leaving them three points behind group leaders Islamic Republic of Iran at the midway stage of the AFC Asian Qualifiers.

Preview - Group B: Kuwait v Jordan

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

Preview - Group B: Kuwait v Jordan

Ardhiyah: Jordan will aim to maintain their grip on second spot in Group B with victory against Kuwait in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 clash on Tuesday.

On eight points, Jordan are ahead of Iraq on goal difference after the two sides played to a 0-0 draw last Thursday, while Kuwait are fifth following their 3-1 defeat to Korea Republic.

Preview - Group B: Oman v Iraq

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

Preview - Group B: Oman v Iraq

Muscat: Oman and Iraq will be equally desperate for a win when they meet in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group B clash on Tuesday.

Oman are fourth in the standings after their 1-0 win over Palestine on Matchday Five - two adrift of Iraq who settled for a goalless draw against Jordan.

Preview - Group B: Palestine v Korea Republic

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

Preview - Group B: Palestine v Korea Republic

Amman: Korea Republic will expect yet another win when they face Palestine in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group B clash on Tuesday.

Korea Republic are on a four-match win streak, having opened their campaign with a shock 0-0 draw with Palestine, who are still seeking their first victory.  

#AsianQualifiers - MD5: Five Takeaways

Sun, 17 Nov, 2024

#AsianQualifiers - MD5: Five Takeaways

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Five of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 lived up to expectations with outstanding action, stunning results and last minute victories.

As the teams prepare for Tuesday's next round of matches, the-AFC.com highlights five interesting takeaways from Matchday Five.