Know your team: Kyrgyz Republic

Sat, 22 Jun, 2024

Know your team: Kyrgyz Republic

Kuala Lumpur: Kyrgyz Republic will be looking to create even more history in their AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26™ campaign, having qualified for this stage of FIFA World Cup qualification for the first time.

At the helm of the Central Asian side's bid will be Russian Maksim Lisitsyn, who has replaced Stefan Tarkovic as head coach, with the Slovakian having steered Kyrgyz Republic to the third round.

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Road to 26 draw to reveal riveting battles for Asian contenders

Fri, 21 Jun, 2024

Road to 26 draw to reveal riveting battles for Asian contenders

·         18 teams to be divided into three groups of six
·         Matches from September 2024 to June 2025

Kuala Lumpur: Asia’s hopefuls for the FIFA World Cup 2026 will discover their opponents for the next stage of qualification at the FIFA World Cup 26™ Preliminary Draw – AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road To 26 on Thursday, June 27 at the Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, Grand Ballroom, in Malaysia.

Know Your Team: Kuwait

Sat, 22 Jun, 2024

Know Your Team: Kuwait

Kuala Lumpur: Kuwait are looking to carry the momentum of their late surge into the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26™ with the draw to be conducted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The West Asian side are once again amongst the elite in Asia and they are the next team the-AFC.com profiles in our in-depth look at the 18 nations vying for a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 which will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Know Your Team: Korea Republic

Tue, 18 Jun, 2024

Know Your Team: Korea Republic

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic have an illustrious record to preserve when they enter the draw for the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26™ on Thursday.

A record-extending 11th straight appearance for an Asian nation at the FIFA World Cup is on the cards, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the Taegeuk Warriors incredible run at this stage of the qualifiers.

Know your team: Jordan

Fri, 21 Jun, 2024

Know your team: Jordan

Kuala Lumpur: Jordan will be aiming to secure their maiden FIFA World Cup ticket when they kick start their AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26™ campaign.

Fresh off a dream run to the final of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, Jordan will be aiming to continue their fine form and reach the global Finals.

Know your team: Japan

Thu, 20 Jun, 2024

Know your team: Japan

Kuala Lumpur: Japan will expect to seal a spot in the FIFA World Cup with ease ahead of the draw for the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 which takes place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on June 27.

Seeking an eighth consecutive appearance at the global showpiece, Japan will be boosted by their sterling second round campaign, with the East Asian side having won all six matches without conceding even once.

Know Your Team: IR Iran

Thu, 20 Jun, 2024

Know Your Team: IR Iran

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran will be banking on their track record when they start their journey in the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26™, with the Central Asian side aiming to qualify for a fourth consecutive and seventh overall FIFA World Cup.

Iran booked their spot in the 2014, 2018 and 2022 editions by finishing top of their group and Team Melli will expect to do the same in the AFC Asian Qualifiers for the upcoming global showpiece.

Know your team: Iraq

Wed, 19 Jun, 2024

Know your team: Iraq

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 takes place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on June 27.

Eighteen teams will be bidding to advance to the FIFA World Cup Finals 2026, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

As anticipation builds for the draw which will see several teams making their debuts at this stage of the AFC Asian Qualifiers, the-AFC.com profiles Iraq.

Know Your Team: Indonesia

Wed, 19 Jun, 2024

Know Your Team: Indonesia

Kuala Lumpur: The buzz is building for the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26™ draw with the 18 teams eager to learn their opponents for places in the FIFA World Cup 2026 to be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.

One of the teams hoping to make an impact are Indonesia and the-AFC.com takes a close look at the exciting Southeast Asian side.

Know Your Team: DPR Korea

Tue, 18 Jun, 2024

Know Your Team: DPR Korea

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the third round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 is just around the corner with the 18 teams eagerly waiting to discover their respective pathways to global showpiece.

Continuing our look at each of the teams hoping to claim one of the eight automatic spots available for Asia, the-AFC.com next profiles DPR Korea.

Know Your Team: China PR

Tue, 18 Jun, 2024

Know Your Team: China PR

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 takes place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on June 27.

Eighteen teams will be bidding to advance to the FIFA World Cup Finals 2026, which will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.

As anticipation builds for the draw, the-AFC.com continues our series on the teams hoping to book one of the eight spots to the Finals, with China PR the focus of our attention.