Kim: Humble approach sparked Malaysia’s fightback

Fri, 17 Nov, 2023

Kim: Humble approach sparked Malaysia’s fightback

Kuala Lumpur: Kim Pan-gon praised his players after Malaysia came from behind to snatch a dramatic 4-3 win against Kyrgyz Republic in Group D of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Thursday.

Malaysia took the lead only to find themselves trailing 3-1, with the Harimau Malaya then sending their fans into raptures by clawing their way back with Faisal Halim scoring the winner in added time at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium.

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Round 2 - MD1: Results & Reports

Fri, 17 Nov, 2023

Round 2 - MD1: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday One of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ saw high octane action on Thursday.

There were resounding wins, hard-fought draws and heartbreaking defeats as the 36 teams began their respective campaigns across the continent.
 
The nine group winners and their 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.
 
Stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com with Matchday Two to be played on Tuesday. 

Round 2 - Group A: Qatar 8-1 Afghanistan

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

Round 2 - Group A: Qatar 8-1 Afghanistan

Al Rayyan: Four goals from Almoez Ali helped Qatar cruise 8-1 past Afghanistan in Group A of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ at Khalifa International Stadium on Thursday.

The home team needed just 11 minutes to open their account in the qualifiers through captain Hassan Al Haydos who arrived late in the box, picking up Akarm Afif’s pulled back pass and hammering it low into the back of the net.

Round 2 - Group A: Kuwait 0-1 India

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

Round 2 - Group A: Kuwait 0-1 India

Kuwait City: Manvir Singh struck 15 minutes from time to earn India a 1-0 win over hosts Kuwait as Igor Stimac’s side kicked off the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2027 by claiming all three points in their Group A opener on Thursday.

Singh’s first-time strike secured the Indians victory at the end of a keenly contested clash at the Jaber Al Ahmad International Stadium, where many in the crowd had turned out to back the visitors.

Round 2 - Group B: Syria 1-0 DPR Korea

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

Round 2 - Group B: Syria 1-0 DPR Korea

Jeddah: Syria got their Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ campaign off to a positive start after edging DPR Korea 1-0 on Thursday.

In a closely fought encounter at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium, Hector Cuper’s side did enough to secure the three points thanks to a Omar Al Somah penalty in the first half.

Round 2 - Group G: Saudi Arabia 4-0 Pakistan

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

Round 2 - Group G: Saudi Arabia 4-0 Pakistan

Al Ahsa: Saudi Arabia cruised to a 4-0 victory over Pakistan in Group G of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ at Al Fateh Club Stadium on Thursday.

The win sees Roberto Mancini's side end the day on top of Group G on three points after Tajikistan and Jordan drew 1-1 in the earlier game.

Round 2 - Group H: Yemen 0-2 Bahrain

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

Round 2 - Group H: Yemen 0-2 Bahrain

Abha: Bahrain defeated Yemen 2-02 in Group H of their Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ tie on Thursday.

Mohamed Marhoon struck the opener before Harwan Al Zubaidi conceded an own goal in the second half to give Bahrain the three points heading into their next fixture against United Arab Emirates on Tuesday with Yemen facing Nepal.

Round 2 - Group H: United Arab Emirates 4-0 Nepal

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

Round 2 - Group H: United Arab Emirates 4-0 Nepal

Dubai: Ali Makhbout starred with a brace as United Arab Emirates cruised to a 4-0 win over Nepal in Group H of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Thursday.

Khalifa Al Hammadi put UAE in front with Makhbout striking twice before Fabio Lima etched his name of the scoresheet just before the half-time break.