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Palestine’s Daboub gears up for ‘difficult’ campaign

Sun, 30 Jun, 2024

Palestine’s Daboub gears up for ‘difficult’ campaign

Kuala Lumpur: Palestine head coach Makram acknowledged that his side were dealt a tough hand on Thursday, following the draw for the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26.

The West Asians were placed in Group B alongside Korea Republic, Iraq, Jordan, Oman and Kuwait for the third round of FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying, with direct slots on offer to the top two finishers of each of the three groups.

Asian hopefuls learn Road to 26 challengers

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

Asian hopefuls learn Road to 26 challengers

Kuala Lumpur: The continent's path to the FIFA World Cup 2026 was finalised following the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 26 Preliminary Draw – AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road To 26 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 18 teams were divided into three groups, with eight confirmed berths and a possible additional spot via a playoff available for Asia at the FIFA World Cup 2026 to be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Kyrgyz Republic, Indonesia and Palestine are making their debuts at this stage of the AFC Asian Qualifiers.

Know Your Team: Palestine

Sun, 23 Jun, 2024

Know Your Team: Palestine

Kuala Lumpur: Palestine will open a new chapter in their footballing history when they compete in the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26™.

A historic second round campaign means Palestine’s FIFA World Cup dream remains alive as the qualifiers head into the third round with the West Asian side hoping to take their place in the 2026 global showpiece which will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.

#AFCU20 Qualifiers draw finalised

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

#AFCU20 Qualifiers draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ 2025 Qualifiers concluded at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 45 teams were divided into 10 groups - five of four each and five of five each - with the Qualifiers to be played between September 21 and 29, 2024.

The 10 group winners and five best second-placed teams will advance to the Finals, with China PR scheduled to host the tournament.

#AFCU17 Qualifying groups decided

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

#AFCU17 Qualifying groups decided

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ 2025 Qualifiers was finalised at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 43 teams were divided into 10 groups - seven of four each and three of five - with the Qualifiers to be played between October 19 and 27, 2024.

The 10 group winners and five best second-placed teams will advance to the Finals, with Saudi Arabia scheduled to host the tournament.

Arnold reminds Australia to avoid 2022 tribulation

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

Arnold reminds Australia to avoid 2022 tribulation

Perth: Head coach Graham Arnold sounded a warning even as Australia signed off from the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ with a 5-0 win over Palestine on Tuesday. 

The victory meant a perfect campaign of six wins, with 22 goals scored and none conceded but Arnold was quick to remind his squad of the similar situation they had been in for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, with Australia ultimately booking their place in the Finals through playoffs.

Group I: Australia turn on the style against Palestine

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

Group I: Australia turn on the style against Palestine

Perth: Australia wrapped up their Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ campaign with maximum points by posting an impressive 5-0 win against visitors Palestine in their final Group I outing at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Tuesday.

Kusini Yengi converted a penalty in the fifth minute to score for the third consecutive qualifier tie before Adam Taggart netted in his hometown to double their lead. Portsmouth striker Yengi then netted his second of the evening to put the game beyond Palestine even before the half-time interval.

Graham Arnold’s men added a fourth early in the second period as Martin Boyle turned scorer before Nestory Irankunda bagged an 86th-minute penalty for his maiden international goal as the Socceroos closed out their second round campaign without conceding a single goal.

Preview - Group I: Australia v Palestine; Lebanon v Bangladesh

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

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.

Both have secured their places in the next round with Australia winning all five of their group matches, while Palestine created history when they booked their spot with a draw on Matchday Five.

Battat dedicates historic qualification to Palestine

Fri, 07 Jun, 2024

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.

A goalless stalemate with Lebanon in Group I of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ was enough for Palestine to secure second place.

The result also meant a fourth consecutive appearance in the AFC Asian Cup Finals, with the West Asian side having advanced to the knockout stage for the first time at Qatar 2023.

Group I: Palestine 0-0 Lebanon

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

Group I: Palestine 0-0 Lebanon

Doha:  Victory eluded them but that didn’t matter to Palestine as their goalless draw with Lebanon in Group I of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Thursday saw them create history.

The point was enough for Palestine to seal their passage to the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers for the first time as well as book their spot in the AFC Asian Cup Finals for the fourth consecutive edition.

Preview - Group I: Palestine v Lebanon; Bangladesh v Australia

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

Preview - Group I: Palestine v Lebanon; Bangladesh v Australia

Doha: Lebanon have a golden opportunity to revive their Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Group I campaign when they face history-chasing Palestine on Thursday.

Miodrag Radulovic’s side are third in the standings, five points adrift of second placed Palestine, after their 5-0 setback on Matchday Four against leaders Australia, who are through to the next round.

Palestine, however, are on the verge of creating history as they have never progressed past the second round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Arnold's half-time pep talk does the trick for Australia

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

Arnold's half-time pep talk does the trick for Australia

Canberra: Graham Arnold's half-time pep talk galvanised Australia to a 5-0 win over Lebanon in their FIFA World Cup 2026 and the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Group I clash on Tuesday. 

Despite getting off to a fast start with Kusini Yengi giving them a second minute lead, Australia struggled to put away their chances for the remainder of the first half. 
 
Arnold's intervention at half-time sparked the reaction the head coach wanted, with an own goal doubling their lead two minutes into the restart.
 
Craig Goodwin then struck twice in between John Iredale scoring his first goal for Australia to confirm their place in the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 ticket.