FIFA Arab Cup
United Arab Emirates are within striking distance while it will be a race to the finish line for several other Asian sides following the Matchday Two results.
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the four groups stand ahead of Matchday Three.
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the four groups stand ahead of Matchday Three.
Group A: Iraq, Oman, Bahrain set for frantic finish
An own goal deep in stoppage time sealed Qatar a dramatic 2-1 win over Oman on Friday as the hosts booked their spot in the quarter-finals.
Qatar, however, will have a role to play in deciding who advances with them with Iraq needing a win on Monday if they are to join Felix Sanchez's side in the knockout stage.
A draw won't be enough for Iraq should there be a winner in the Oman-Bahrain tie, with the victors to advance to the quarter-finals.
Monday
Oman v Bahrain - 22:00 (UTC+5)
Qatar v Iraq - 22:00 (UTC+5)
An own goal deep in stoppage time sealed Qatar a dramatic 2-1 win over Oman on Friday as the hosts booked their spot in the quarter-finals.
Qatar, however, will have a role to play in deciding who advances with them with Iraq needing a win on Monday if they are to join Felix Sanchez's side in the knockout stage.
A draw won't be enough for Iraq should there be a winner in the Oman-Bahrain tie, with the victors to advance to the quarter-finals.
Monday
Oman v Bahrain - 22:00 (UTC+5)
Qatar v Iraq - 22:00 (UTC+5)
Group B: Exciting ties on the cards
United Arab Emirates are in pole position after two straight wins but Bert van Marwijk's could still miss out on the quarter-finals should they lose to Tunisia on Monday.
Syria's stunning 2-0 win over Tunisia on Friday threw the group wide open, meaning even winless Mauritania could advance should they defeat Syria and Tunisia fall to UAE.
With the matches kicking off simultaneously, Group B is set for an exciting finish.
Monday
Syria v Mauritania - 18:00 (UTC+5)
Tunisia v UAE - 18:00 (UTC+5)
United Arab Emirates are in pole position after two straight wins but Bert van Marwijk's could still miss out on the quarter-finals should they lose to Tunisia on Monday.
Syria's stunning 2-0 win over Tunisia on Friday threw the group wide open, meaning even winless Mauritania could advance should they defeat Syria and Tunisia fall to UAE.
With the matches kicking off simultaneously, Group B is set for an exciting finish.
Monday
Syria v Mauritania - 18:00 (UTC+5)
Tunisia v UAE - 18:00 (UTC+5)
Group C: Asian race to join Morocco in quarter-finals
An Asian team is sure to accompany Morocco into the quarter-finals from Group C but just who it will be needs to be resolved.
Jordan, despite their 4-0 defeat to Morocco on Saturday, are very much in the running thanks to their opening day 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia and victory against Palestine on Tuesday will take them through.
Saudi Arabia kept their hopes alive with a late 1-1 draw with Palestine but must beat Morocco on Tuesday to stand a chance of advancing.
Tuesday
Morocco v Saudi Arabia - 18:00 (UTC+5)
Jordan v Palestine - 18:00 (UTC+5)
An Asian team is sure to accompany Morocco into the quarter-finals from Group C but just who it will be needs to be resolved.
Jordan, despite their 4-0 defeat to Morocco on Saturday, are very much in the running thanks to their opening day 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia and victory against Palestine on Tuesday will take them through.
Saudi Arabia kept their hopes alive with a late 1-1 draw with Palestine but must beat Morocco on Tuesday to stand a chance of advancing.
Tuesday
Morocco v Saudi Arabia - 18:00 (UTC+5)
Jordan v Palestine - 18:00 (UTC+5)
Group D: Lebanon's hopes dashed
Lebanon, the only Asian team in Group D, will not advance to the quarter-finals after losing 2-0 to Algeria on Saturday.
It was their second loss after having been edged 1-0 by Egypt on Matchday One.
Algeria and Egypt, who clash on Tuesday to decide the group winners, sealed their knockout stage slots with a match to spare.
Tuesday
Algeria v Egypt - 22:00 (UTC+5)
Lebanon v Sudan - 22:00 (UTC+5)
Lebanon, the only Asian team in Group D, will not advance to the quarter-finals after losing 2-0 to Algeria on Saturday.
It was their second loss after having been edged 1-0 by Egypt on Matchday One.
Algeria and Egypt, who clash on Tuesday to decide the group winners, sealed their knockout stage slots with a match to spare.
Tuesday
Algeria v Egypt - 22:00 (UTC+5)
Lebanon v Sudan - 22:00 (UTC+5)
