Group A: Philippines 4-1 Maldives

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Group A: Philippines 4-1 Maldives

Capas: The Philippines kicked off their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia™ Qualifiers Final Round Group A campaign with a resounding 4-1 win against Maldives on Tuesday.

The Southeast Asian side are bidding to qualify for the continental showpiece for a second time, having made their debut in 2019.

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Qualifiers - Final Round: MD1 Results & Reports

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Qualifiers - Final Round: MD1 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday One of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round lived up to expectations as the 24 teams kicked off their campaigns with highs and lows.

With only the six group winners to qualify for the continental showpiece, several teams got off to a fast start in the race to join the 18 sides who sealed their spots after advancing to the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26.

Stay updated on all the thrills and spills with the-AFC.com.

#AsianQualifiers - MD8: Results & Reports

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

#AsianQualifiers - MD8: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran joined Japan in qualifying for next year's FIFA World Cup after fighting back to hold Uzbekistan 2-2 in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group A tie as Matchday 8 concluded on Tuesday.

The result meant Iran are assured of a top two finish after moving to 20 points, with Uzbekistan also well placed to advance as they hold a four-point lead over the United Arab Emirates with two matchdays remaining.

Jordan hung on to second place in Group B after a 1-1 draw with Korea Republic, with Iraq a point adrift after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Palestine, who won at this stage of the AFC Asian Qualifies for the first time. Korea Republic, despite playing to a third successive draw, remain in pole position in Group B.

Australia opened a three-point lead over Saudi Arabia following a 2-0 win against China PR. The Socceroos sit on 13 points, seven adrift of already-qualified Japan, who played to a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia.

Group C: IR Iran 4-3 UAE

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Group C: IR Iran 4-3 UAE

Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran clinched pole position in Group C of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 with a 4-3 defeat of United Arab Emirates at the Jomtien Beach Arena on Tuesday.

With a third straight win, Iran will now battle either Oman or Bahrain in the quarter-finals for a place in the final four.

Group C: Afghanistan 4-6 Indonesia

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Group C: Afghanistan 4-6 Indonesia

Pattaya: Indonesia beat Afghanistan 6-4 in Group C tie to finish their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 campaign on a winning note on Tuesday.

With both sides already eliminated, the win saw the Southeast Asians collect their first points and finish in third place in Group C.

Group D: Malaysia 3-1 Vietnam

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Group D: Malaysia 3-1 Vietnam

Pattaya: Malaysia ended their campaign on a high after beating Vietnam 3-1 in their final AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 Group D match at the Jomtien Beach Arena on Tuesday.

The win sees Malaysia finishing in the third spot in Group D and at the same time, ending their Southeast Asian rivals' hopes of a quarter-final spot.