Group B: Palestine 1-3 Jordan

Thu, 12 Sep, 2024

Group B: Palestine 1-3 Jordan

Kuala Lumpur: Jordan showed their class to defeat Palestine 3-1 in Group B of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on Tuesday.

Wessam Abou Ali canceled out Yazan Al Naimat’s opener only for the latter to restore Jordan’s lead after the restart before Noor Al Rawabdeh struck the third to seal the win.

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MD2: Results & Reports

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

MD2: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 2 of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on Tuesday witnessed yet more scintillating matches.

Saudi Arabia came from behind to defeat China PR 2-1 while Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan and Uzbekistan registered second successive wins.

Son Heung-min sparked Korea Republic's 3-1 victory against Oman while Australia and Qatar had to settle for draws.

Stay updated on all the post-match reaction with the-AFC.com.

Group A: Kyrgyz Republic 2-3 Uzbekistan

Thu, 12 Sep, 2024

Group A: Kyrgyz Republic 2-3 Uzbekistan

Bishkek: Uzbekistan came away with a thrilling 3-2 win over Kyrgyz Republic to maintain their perfect start in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 on Tuesday.

Trailing twice in the game, Uzbekistan were pushed hard by Kyrgyz Republic before Oston Uronov came up with a spectacular effort to help his team register a second successive win, adding to Thursday’s success over DPR Korea.

Group A: DPR Korea 2-2 Qatar

Thu, 12 Sep, 2024

Group A: DPR Korea 2-2 Qatar

Vientiane: DPR Korea and Qatar settled for a hard fought 2-2 draw in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on Tuesday.

In an exciting contest played under challenging conditions, DPR Korea took the lead only for Qatar to edge ahead before the East Asian side forced a draw which secured both sides their first point of the campaign. 

Group C: China PR 1-2 Saudi Arabia

Thu, 12 Sep, 2024

Group C: China PR 1-2 Saudi Arabia

Dalian: Hassan Kadish powered in a late header as 10-man Saudi Arabia picked up their first win of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on Tuesday with a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over China PR at the Dalian Suoyuwan Stadium.

Mohamed Kanno was dismissed 19 minutes into the game after Ali Lajami’s own goal had put the home side in front five minutes earlier but Kadish levelled the scores five minutes prior to the interval with a downward header.

Both sides hit the woodwork in an eventful clash and Kadish decided the game in the final minute when he met Musab Al Juwayr’s cross to end Chinese hopes of a first point of the final phase of the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Group C: Indonesia 0-0 Australia

Thu, 12 Sep, 2024

Group C: Indonesia 0-0 Australia

Jakarta: Indonesia and Australia played to an entertaining goalless draw in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group C match at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on Tuesday.

With the draw, Indonesia earned their second point - having held Saudi Arabia, while Australia opened their account after having suffered an opening day loss to Bahrain.

Qualifiers: Perera takes Sri Lanka through

Tue, 10 Sep, 2024

Qualifiers: Perera takes Sri Lanka through

Phnom Penh: Sri Lanka checked into the final round of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers after defeating Cambodia 4-2 on penalties in the second leg of their playoff on Tuesday.

Goalkeeper Sujan Perera was Sri Lanka's hero, saving the first two penalties after the match ended 2-2 after extra-time, with the sides having played to a goalless draw in the first leg.

Qualifiers: Brunei Darussalam book spot in style

Tue, 10 Sep, 2024

Qualifiers: Brunei Darussalam book spot in style

Macau: Brunei Darussalam booked their spot in the final round of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers after defeating Macau 1-0 in the second leg of their playoff on Tuesday.

Brunei Darussalam advanced 4-0 on aggregate and will now aim to qualify for the AFC Asian Cup Finals for the first time.

Qualifiers: Timor-Leste survive Mongolia scare to advance

Tue, 10 Sep, 2024

Qualifiers: Timor-Leste survive Mongolia scare to advance

Ulaanbaatar: Timor-Leste overcame a stiff test from Mongolia to advance to the third round of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ qualifiers with a 4-3 aggregate score.

Mongolia won Tuesday’s second leg 2-0 but it was not enough to overturn the 4-1 first leg loss as Timor-Leste kept themselves in the hunt for a place at the continental showpiece.