Preview - Group C: Korea Republic v Singapore; Thailand v China PR

Wed, 15 Nov, 2023

Preview - Group C: Korea Republic v Singapore; Thailand v China PR

Seoul: Korea Republic will be the overwhelming favourites to progress from Group C of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™. 

The East Asian side will be bidding to qualify for an 11th consecutive FIFA World Cup, opening their campaign against Singapore with China PR and Thailand the other teams in the group.

Preview - Group A: Qatar v Afghanistan; Kuwait v India

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

Preview - Group A: Qatar v Afghanistan; Kuwait v India

Doha: Qatar will begin their bid to qualify for the FIFA World Cup on merit for the first time when they kick off their Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 campaign for the 2026 edition and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ against Afghanistan on Thursday.

The other match in the group will see Kuwait hosting India in what promises to be an enticing affair.

Preview - Group B: Japan v Myanmar; Syria v DPR Korea

Wed, 15 Nov, 2023

Preview - Group B: Japan v Myanmar; Syria v DPR Korea

Osaka: Japan will begin their bid to qualify for an eighth consecutive FIFA World Cup against Myanmar in Round 2 of the Preliminary Joint Qualification on Thursday.

Syria will face DPR Korea in the other match in Jeddah with the teams not only chasing berths for the FIFA World Cup 2026 but also the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

Preview - Group D: Malaysia v Kyrgyz Republic; Oman v Chinese Taipei

Wed, 15 Nov, 2023

Preview - Group D: Malaysia v Kyrgyz Republic; Oman v Chinese Taipei

Kuala Lumpur: All four teams will fancy their chances in Group D of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

Malaysia host Kyrgyz Republic while Oman will meet Chinese Taipei on Thursday's Matchday One.

Preview - Group E: Turkmenistan v Uzbekistan; IR Iran v Hong Kong, China

Wed, 15 Nov, 2023

Preview - Group E: Turkmenistan v Uzbekistan; IR Iran v Hong Kong, China

Tehran: Islamic Republic of Iran are the clear favourites to advance from Group E of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

Iran, seeking to qualify for a fourth consecutive FIFA World Cup, face Hong Kong, China on Thursday with Turkmenistan hosting Uzbekistan.

Preview - Group F: Philippines v Vietnam; Iraq v Indonesia

Wed, 15 Nov, 2023

Preview - Group F: Philippines v Vietnam; Iraq v Indonesia

Basra: Group F of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ has all the ingredients to be a thriller with all four sides confident of advancing.

Although Iraq - by virtue of their FIFA World Ranking - are the favourites, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam cannot be discounted.

Preview - Group G: Tajikistan v Jordan; Saudi Arabia v Pakistan

Wed, 15 Nov, 2023

Preview - Group G: Tajikistan v Jordan; Saudi Arabia v Pakistan

Al Hofuf: Saudi Arabia will be the team to beat in Group G of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

Saudi Arabia side will be seeking a return to the FIFA World Cup after a 2022 campaign which saw them stunning eventual champions Argentina in the group stage.

Preview - Group H: Yemen v Bahrain; UAE v Nepal

Wed, 15 Nov, 2023

Preview - Group H: Yemen v Bahrain; UAE v Nepal

Dubai: United Arab Emirates will expect to advance from Group H of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ which kicks off on Thursday.

The West Asian side fell at the fourth stage of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and will be determined to qualify for the 2026 edition.

Preview - Group I: Australia v Bangladesh; Lebanon v Palestine

Wed, 15 Nov, 2023

Preview - Group I: Australia v Bangladesh; Lebanon v Palestine

Melbourne: Head coach Graham Arnold said the time for experimenting is over as Australia target a fast start to their Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ campaign.

The Socceroos face Bangladesh in their opening Group I match on Thursday while Lebanon will meet Palestine.

#AFCCup Goals of the Group Stage - Matchday Four

Wed, 15 Nov, 2023

#AFCCup Goals of the Group Stage - Matchday Four

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Four of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 was filled with more drama as the teams headed into the final stretch of the group stage looking to seal their berths in the next phase.

Following another matchday of incredible action, the-AFC.com has selected eight of the best goals for you to pick your favourite.

#ACL Goals of the Group Stage - Matchday Four

Mon, 13 Nov, 2023

#ACL Goals of the Group Stage - Matchday Four

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Four of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 saw another round of fascinating action.

Strikes of sheer quality were witnessed across the continent and the-AFC.com has chosen 10 for you - the fans - to not only feast your eyes on but to also choose your favourite.

Iraq ready to go the distance

Wed, 15 Nov, 2023

Iraq ready to go the distance

Kuala Lumpur: Head coach Jesus Casas said it will be difficult but not impossible for Iraq to navigate Group D of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, with four-time champions Japan, Indonesia and Vietnam their opponents.

Having overcome tremendous odds to emerge champions in 2007, Iraq's best achievement since then was a semi-final appearance in 2015 but the West Asian side look in good shape to challenge for the Qatar 2023 title.