Road to 26 Playoffs contenders gear up for epic battles

Kuala Lumpur: Only six Asian sides remain in the running to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the stage is set for a high-stakes showdown in the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Playoffs Group Stage, which kicks off on Wednesday (October 8).

Kapadze: Uzbekistan’s aim is to continue creating history

Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan football has been breaking new grounds in recent years, achieving historic feats with Timur Kapadze synonymous with the incredible achievements.

Iraq's Arnold, Indonesia's Kluivert confident of chances

Kuala Lumpur: Iraq head coach Graham Arnold and his Indonesia counterpart Patrick Kluivert both expressed optimism following the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Playoffs draw on Thursday.

Road to 26 Playoffs draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The six teams aiming to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026 discovered their path to the Finals following the conclusion of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Playoffs draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.

Oman appoint Queiroz as head coach

Muscat: Oman named Carlos Queiroz as their new head coach on Tuesday as the West Asian side bid to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026.

#AsianQualifiers – Vote for your Player of the Third Round by STA

Kuala Lumpur: The third round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 concluded on June 10 with the Islamic Republic of Iran, Uzbekistan, Korea Republic, Jordan, Japan and Australia reaching next year’s tournament.