Group H: United Arab Emirates 2-1 Yemen

Fri, 22 Mar, 2024

Group H: United Arab Emirates 2-1 Yemen

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates continued their perfect start to the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Group H with a 2-1 win over Yemen at Al Nahyan Stadium on Thursday.

The win means UAE retain the top spot in the group ahead of a trip to Saudi Arabia’s Al Khobar where they will face Yemen again in the reverse fixture.

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Round 2 - MD3: Results & Reports

Fri, 22 Mar, 2024

Round 2 - MD3: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Three of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ concluded on Thursday with another round of exciting action across the continent.

Reigning AFC Asian Cup champions Qatar, Japan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Australia remained firmly in control of their respective groups with victories while Korea Republic were held to a surprise 1-1 draw by Thailand. 
 
The nine group winners and the respective runners-up will advance to the third round of FIFA World Cup qualifying, and at the same time seal their places at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027.
 
The other 18 teams from Round 2 will proceed directly to the third and final round of AFC Asian Cup qualifying. Stay updated on all the reaction from Thursday's matches with the-AFC.com with the teams to play again on Tuesday. 

#AsianQualifiers: 5 things to look out for

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

#AsianQualifiers: 5 things to look out for

Kuala Lumpur: For the first time since the curtain came down on the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, men’s national team football takes centre stage once more with the resumption of the AFC Asian Qualifiers this Thursday.

Matchdays Three and Four of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ will take place in the coming days with a number of crucial double-headers being played out across the continent.
    
Ahead of the back-to-back international fixtures, the-AFC.com has selected five things to look out for.

Asian hopefuls learn path to Paris 2024 glory

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

Asian hopefuls learn path to Paris 2024 glory

Paris: Japan were drawn in Group C of the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 while Australia will open their campaign in Group B following the official draw in Paris on Wednesday.

The continent's representatives in the Men’s Tournament will be decided at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™, with three automatic slots and a possible fourth from a playoff available.