Group E: IR Iran, Uzbekistan share spoils

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

Group E: IR Iran, Uzbekistan share spoils

Tehran: Islamic Republic of Iran topped Group E after ending their Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ campaign with a goalless draw against Uzbekistan on Tuesday.

The match at Azadi Stadium saw a closely fought contest as they repeated their stalemate from the reverse fixture in Tashkent which finished 2-2, with Iran finishing as group winners thanks to a superior goal difference.

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Round 2 - MD6: Results & Reports

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

Round 2 - MD6: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ concluded on Tuesday with five teams booking their spots.

Kuwait (Group A), DPR Korea (Group B), China PR (Group C), Kyrgyz Republic (Group D) and Indonesia (Group F) joined Korea Republic, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Bahrain, Palestine, Qatar, Japan, Islamic Republic of Iran, Uzbekistan, Iraq, United Arab Emirates and Australia in the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Finals.

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Group A: Qatar end India’s dream

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

Group A: Qatar end India’s dream

Doha: Qatar came from behind to beat India 2-1 in their Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 Group A match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Group A tie on Tuesday.

The defeat ended India’s hopes of advancing to the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers, with the loss coming after Lallianzuala Chhangte had given them the lead in the 37th minute.

Group A: Late strike confirms Kuwait's spot

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

Group A: Late strike confirms Kuwait's spot

Kuwait City: Eid Al Rashedi struck an 81st minute winner as Kuwait edged Afghanistan 1-0 in Group A of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Tuesday. 

The result meant Kuwait finished on seven points to advance to the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers and book their ticket to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027, with India missing out after a 2-1 defeat to Qatar.  

Group B: DPR Korea power past Myanmar to advance

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

Group B: DPR Korea power past Myanmar to advance

Vientiane: A hat-trick from Ri Jo Guk guided a dominant DPR Korea to a 4-1 victory over Myanmar in their Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 Group B match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ at the Lao National Stadium, Vientiane on Tuesday.

The victory ensured DPR Korea’s entry to the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers and confirmed to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Finals as they finished second with nine points behind group winners Japan.

Group F: Indonesia seal berth

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

Group F: Indonesia seal berth

Jakarta: Indonesia booked their place in the next round of Asia’s qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and confirmed their progress to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ with a 2-0 win over the Philippines on Tuesday at a buoyant Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.

Thom Haye put Shin Tae-yong’s side in front before a header from defender Rizky Ridho doubled the home side’s advantage to the delight of the more than 64,000 fans in central Jakarta as Indonesia advanced to the third phase of FIFA World Cup qualifying for the first time.

The result means Indonesia are guaranteed to finish second in Group F, ahead of Vietnam and the Philippines, and will go into the draw on June 27 alongside winners Iraq.

Group D: Oman rally to finish top

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

Group D: Oman rally to finish top

Muscat: Kyrgyz Republic confirmed their place at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ and a berth in the final round of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 as a 1-1 draw in Muscat against table-toppers Oman on Tuesday ensured a second-place finish in Group D.

The result means Kyrgyz Republic finish a point ahead of Malaysia, who defeated Chinese Taipei earlier on Tuesday to retain a mathematical chance of climbing above Stefan Tarkovic’s side and into the runners-up slot.

Eldiyar Zarypbekov gave the visitors the lead in the 19th minute but Abdul Aziz Khalfan levelled 12 minutes into the second half to ensure the points were shared with Oman winning the group.