Group D: Thailand 1-0 Sri Lanka

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Group D: Thailand 1-0 Sri Lanka

Bangkok: A first half strike from Patrik Gustavsson secured Thailand a 1-0 victory over Sri Lanka in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group D tie at the Rajamangala Stadium on Tuesday.

Thailand’s fluidity in attacks won them the game but Sri Lanka goalkeeper Weerasinghe Sujan Perera’s agility avoided a larger score.

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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 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. 

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: 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.