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.

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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: 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 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 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.

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.