Group A: DPR Korea 1-2 UAE

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Group A: DPR Korea 1-2 UAE

Riyadh: Sultan Adil’s late goal kept United Arab Emirates’ hopes of automatic qualification alive after they secured a last-gasp 2-1 win against DPR Korea in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group A match on Tuesday.

The result moved UAE to 13 points, four behind second-placed Uzbekistan with just two matches remaining. Islamic Republic of Iran booked their spot at next year’s global showpiece earlier on Tuesday after a 2-2 draw with Uzbekistan.

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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 A: IR Iran 2-2 Uzbekistan

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Group A: IR Iran 2-2 Uzbekistan

Tehran: Mehdi Taremi scored twice as Islamic Republic of Iran clinched their berth at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a 2-2 stalemate with Uzbekistan in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group A tie on Tuesday.

Iran twice had to come from behind to deny Uzbekistan victory, with the result taking them to 20 points which assures them of their ticket to the United States, Canada and Mexico showpiece.

Uzbekistan - on 17 points - remain in pole position to reach their first-ever FIFA World Cup with only the United Arab Emirates still able to catch them. 

Group A: Kyrgyz Republic 3-1 Qatar

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Group A: Kyrgyz Republic 3-1 Qatar

Bishkek: Two goals in 11 minutes earned Kyrgyz Republic a 3-1 win over 10-man Qatar in Bishkek on Tuesday to keep alive the Central Asian nation’s hopes of a place in the playoffs of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 as Maksim Lisitskin’s side claimed victory in Group A.

Aleksandr Mischenko thumped a left-foot strike from distance beyond Meshaal Barsham to put the Central Asians on front with eight minutes remaining and Alimardon Shukurov put the result beyond doubt with a neat finish three minutes into injury time.

Those goals came after Valeriy Kichin’s opener in first half injury time had been cancelled out by Lucas Mendes in the 52nd minute, two minutes before the defender was sent off to leave the AFC Asian Cup holders shorthanded.

The win was Kyrgyz Republic’s second in the third phase of the preliminaries and moves Lisitskin’s side onto six points from eight matches, four adrift of the fourth-placed Qataris with two games remaining.

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.

Group C: Indonesia 1-0 Bahrain

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Group C: Indonesia 1-0 Bahrain

Jakarta: Indonesia reignited their hopes of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 1-0 win over Bahrain in Group C of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on Tuesday.

The hosts proved the more hungrier, and their second win in eight matches took them to nine points, four behind second-placed Australia with two matches to play.

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.

Group F: Malaysia 0-3 Nepal

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

Group F: Malaysia 0-3 Nepal

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee has issued a decision in one case related to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round.

For the decision taken at the meeting held on 17 March 2026, please click HERE.

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.

#ACBeachSoccer - Q-final cast finalised

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

#ACBeachSoccer - Q-final cast finalised

Pattaya: The AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 quarter-final line-up was confirmed following Oman’s 5-1 win against Bahrain on Tuesday.

Oman topped Group D with Bahrain also advancing after Malaysia had ended Vietnam’s hopes with a 3-1 win earlier in the day.