Group C: Singapore 0-0 Hong Kong, China

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Group C: Singapore 0-0 Hong Kong, China

Singapore: Singapore and Hong Kong, China played to a 0-0 draw in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group C tie at the National Stadium on Tuesday.

The draw is a setback for both teams and they will look to get on the winning trail when Singapore travel to play  Bangladesh, while Hong Kong, China meet India on Matchday 2 on June 10. 

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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.

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#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 D: Chinese Taipei 1-2 Turkmenistan

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Group D: Chinese Taipei 1-2 Turkmenistan

Kaohsiung City: Turkmenistan edged Chinese Taipei 2-1 in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group D tie at the National Stadium on Tuesday.

Yazgylych Gurbanov scored the winning goal for Turkmenistan after Ange Kouame cancelled out Elman Tagayev’s opener after a goalless first half.

Group B: Bhutan 0-0 Yemen

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Group B: Bhutan 0-0 Yemen

Thimphu: Bhutan and Yemen had to settle for a goalless draw in their opening AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group B tie on Tuesday.

Bhutan are seeking a first appearance at the continental tournament while Yemen have targeted a return after missing the 2023 edition.

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.

Group A: Tajikistan 1-0 Timor-Leste

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Group A: Tajikistan 1-0 Timor-Leste

Dushanbe: Tajikistan start their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round with a 1-0 win against Timor-Leste in their Group A tie on Tuesday.

An early Vahdat Hanonov goal proved to be the difference as plucky Timor-Leste forced Tajikistan to work hard for the win.

Group E: Myanmar 2-1 Afghanistan

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Group E: Myanmar 2-1 Afghanistan

Yangon: Myanmar clawed their way back to beat Afghanistan 2-1 in their Group E match of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round at Thuwunna Stadium on Tuesday. 

It was a rousing start for Myanmar, who are seeking to qualify for the AFC Asian Cup Finals for the first time since 1968.

Group F: Vietnam 5-0 Laos

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Group F: Vietnam 5-0 Laos

Binh Duong: Vietnam cruised to a 5-0 win over Laos in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group F tie on Tuesday.

Kim Sang-sik’s side led from start to finish as they began their hunt for a third consecutive appearance at the Finals on a positive note.

Group D: Oman 5-1 Bahrain

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Group D: Oman 5-1 Bahrain

Pattaya: Former champions Oman took the top spot with a 5-1 defeat of Bahrain in their final AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 Group D tie on Tuesday. 

With three wins, Oman have set up an enticing quarter-final clash against the United Arab Emirates on Thursday. 

Group C: China PR 0-2 Australia

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Group C: China PR 0-2 Australia

Hangzhou: First half goals from Jackson Irvine and Nishan Velupillay steered Australia to a crucial 2-0 win over China PR in the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium on Tuesday.

Tony Popovic’s Australia stayed second on 13 points, moving three ahead of Saudi Arabia with two matchdays remaining. Only the top two sides qualify automatically for the Finals, with Japan having already confirmed their spot. 

Group C: Japan 0-0 Saudi Arabia

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Group C: Japan 0-0 Saudi Arabia

Saitama: Saudi Arabia held off a dominant Japan to pick up a much-needed point on Tuesday as Herve Renard’s side drew 0-0 with the Samurai Blue at Saitama Stadium in Group C of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26.

The Green Falcons picked up their fourth point of the window after defeating China PR 2-0 in Riyadh on Thursday and now sit on 10 points in the quest for the remaining automatic berth at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Japan continue to lead Group C having dropped points for only the second time in the campaign, the draw moving Hajime Moriyasu’s already-qualified Samurai Blue onto 20 points from eight games.

Group B: Korea Republic 1-1 Jordan

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Group B: Korea Republic 1-1 Jordan

Suwon: Korea Republic were held to a third consecutive draw as they shared points with Jordan in a fast-paced 1-1 stalemate in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road To 26 Group B tie at Suwon World Cup Stadium on Tuesday.

Korea Republic moved up to 16 points from eight matches while Jordan are three adrift.