Playoffs - Preview: Group B: Indonesia v Saudi Arabia

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

Playoffs - Preview: Group B: Indonesia v Saudi Arabia

Jeddah: There will be no room for error for Indonesia and Saudi Arabia when they meet in the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Playoffs Group Stage on Wednesday.

Together with Iraq, each team will have two matches in Group B to determine their FIFA World Cup 2026 destiny as only the top spot will secure an automatic place in next year’s Finals in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

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Playoffs - Preview: Group A: Oman v Qatar

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

Playoffs - Preview: Group A: Oman v Qatar

Doha: Oman and Qatar will be determined to seize the early momentum when they face off in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Playoffs Group A tie at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Wednesday.

With only one automatic qualification spot available in the group, both sides will be focused on a statement performance, with the United Arab Emirates the other team hoping to advance to next year’s global showpiece.

Match Predictor – Pre-Playoffs Tips & Strategy

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Match Predictor – Pre-Playoffs Tips & Strategy

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Playoffs Group Stage is here, and so is your chance to climb the AQ Match Predictor table.

Below is a review, along with practical tips to guide your Playoffs picks—what matters, who matters, and where the edges might be.

The game is free to play and available on the-afc.com/aq_matchpredictor and through the AFC LIVE App on iOS and Android. 

Road to 26 Playoffs: All you need to know

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

Road to 26 Playoffs: All you need to know

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Playoffs Group Stage kicks off on Wednesday with six teams hoping to qualify for next year's global showcase.

As the teams gear up for what promises to be intense battles, the-AFC.com lays out the facts and figures.

Uzbekistan name Cannavaro as head coach

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Uzbekistan name Cannavaro as head coach

Tashkent: Former Italy FIFA World Cup winning captain Fabio Cannavaro has been named as the new head coach of Uzbekistan, it was announced on Monday.

It is the second time that the 2006 Ballon d'Or winner has taken charge of a national team, having coached China PR for two matches in early 2019 before stepping down.

Japan, Korea Republic chase destiny

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Japan, Korea Republic chase destiny

Santiago: The stage is set for Japan and Korea Republic to stake their claim for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 despite the Asian juggernauts facing difficult tasks in their respective Round of 16 encounters.

The teams had a contrasting group phase but having advanced, will spare no effort in their bid to savour glory.