Group B: Jordan 3-1 Palestine

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

Group B: Jordan 3-1 Palestine

Amman: A first half masterclass from Mousa Al Tamari inspired Jordan to a 3-1 win against Palestine in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group B match on Thursday.

The win boosted Jordan’s chances of reaching the FIFA World Cup 2026 as they climbed above Iraq into second spot with a superior goal difference, with Korea Republic top with three matches remaining.

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#AsianQualifiers - MD7: Results & Reports

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

#AsianQualifiers - MD7: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Japan became the first team to book their FIFA World Cup 2026 spot after defeating Bahrain 2-0 on Thursday.

The win assured Hajime Moriyasu's side a top two finish in Group C of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 regardless of what happens in the remaining matches.

In Group A, Islamic Republic of Iran moved within a point of confirming their ticket after a 2-0 win over United Arab Emirates, with Uzbekistan maintaining a firm grip on second place.

Korea Republic were held 1-1 by Oman but remain well placed to advance from Group B.

The top two sides from each group will earn automatic qualification and the focus now shifts to Tuesday's round of matches so make sure to stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.

Group B: Korea Republic 1-1 Oman

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

Group B: Korea Republic 1-1 Oman

Goyang: Oman came back from a goal down to secure a late 1-1 draw with Korea Republic in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group B tie at Goyang Stadium on Thursday.

Ali Al Busaidi’s 80th minute strike cancelled out Hwang Hee Chan’s first-half goal with the result leaving Korea Republic slumping to the ground as Oman celebrated a well deserved point.

Group B: China PR 3-5 Saudi Arabia

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

Group B: China PR 3-5 Saudi Arabia

Pattaya: Saudi Arabia registered a hard fought 5-3 win over China PR in their opening AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group B match at the Jomtien Beach Arena on Thursday.

Both sides gave it their all, taking turns to hold the lead but Saudi Arabia persevered and will face Japan on Saturday with China PR to face Iraq. 

Group A: IR Iran 2-0 UAE

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

Group A: IR Iran 2-0 UAE

Tehran: Islamic Republic of Iran moved within a point of sealing a fourth consecutive FIFA World Cup appearance after defeating United Arab Emirates 2-0 in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group A tie on Thursday.

The sixth win of the campaign kept them firmly on top of Group A and avoiding defeat against Uzbekistan - who beat Kyrgyz Republic 1-0 - on Tuesday will book their place at the FIFA World Cup 2026 to be hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Group A: Uzbekistan 1-0 Kyrgyz Republic

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

Group A: Uzbekistan 1-0 Kyrgyz Republic

Tashkent: Uzbekistan edged closer to a debut appearance at the FIFA World Cup after defeating ten-man Kyrgyz Republic 1-0 in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group A tie at the Bunyodkor Stadium on Thursday.

The win took Uzbekistan to 16 points, keeping them firmly in second place with three matches remaining. 

Group A: Thailand 3-0 India

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

Group A: Thailand 3-0 India

Pattaya: Thailand overcame a slow start to kick off their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 campaign with a resounding 3-0 win over India at the Jomtien Beach Arena on Thursday. 

The result gave Thailand the early top spot in Group A, with the hosts to meet Lebanon on Saturday. India will face Kuwait.

Group C: Japan 2-0 Bahrain

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

Group C: Japan 2-0 Bahrain

Saitama: Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo struck in the second half to seal Japan’s place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the Samurai Blue notched up a 2-0 win over Bahrain in the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 at Saitama Stadium on Thursday to book their tickets for the finals.

Kamada netted in the 66th minute and Kubo added the second with three minutes left as the Samurai Blue moved onto 19 points from seven games to guarantee Hajime Moriyasu’s side a top two finish in Group C and confirm their progress to an eighth consecutive finals.

Bahrain, meanwhile, remain on six points with three matches to play and take on Indonesia in Jakarta on Tuesday still in contention for the second remaining qualifying spot or a place in the next phase of the qualifiers.

Group C: Australia 5-1 Indonesia

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

Group C: Australia 5-1 Indonesia

Sydney: Australia produced a rousing performance to defeat Indonesia 5-1 in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group C tie at the Sydney Football Stadium on Thursday.

The win moved Australia to 10 points and ensured the will stay second in the standings irrespective of Thursday’s other results in the group. 

Indonesia, with Patrick Kluivert in charge as head coach for their first match, remained on five points. 

Group A: Kuwait 4-5 Lebanon

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

Group A: Kuwait 4-5 Lebanon

Pattaya: Lebanon started their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 Group A campaign with a thrilling 5-4 win against Kuwait on Thursday.

The exciting match at Jomtien Beach Arena saw both sides taking the lead before Moustafa El Zein struck the winner in the third period.

Group B: Japan 4-3 Iraq

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

Group B: Japan 4-3 Iraq

Pattaya: Japan were made to work hard before securing a 4-3 win against Iraq in their opening AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 Group B match on Thursday.

Ozu Moreira scored twice as Japan battled back from 2-1 down to claim all three points.