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South Korea held by Thailand in first game of post-Klinsmann era
South Korea dropped points in a draw against Thailand but still maintained their Group C lead after China failed to capitalize.
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
Five things to keep an eye on as Asian qualifiers for World Cup return
After a four-month hiatus, the second round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup returns this week -- and there's plenty to keep a close eye on.
AFC Asian Cup
The gap between Asia's best and the rest has closed; World Cup will be next
The 2023 Asian Cup has shown that the gap between Asia's elite and the second tier has closed, and that could have a significant flow-on effect at the 2026 World Cup.
AFC Asian Cup
AFC Asian Cup 2023 bracket, results and venues
Check out all the results and venues for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar, including the knockout bracket.
Iran
Soccer
Iran's golden generation might have missed their best -- and last -- shot at Asian Cup glory
As they bowed out of the Asian Cup, Iran's golden generation might just have missed their best chance of winning a first trophy since 1976.
blog - the match
Qatar survive chaos and controversy to move one step away from retaining Asian Cup
After chaos and controversy that lasted from the first minute to the 107th, Qatar have survived against Iran to reach a second straight Asian Cup final.
Soccer
Holders Qatar edge Iran to reach Asian Cup final
Hosts and defending champions Qatar beat Iran 3-2 in a thrilling Asian Cup semifinal on Wednesday at Al Thumama Stadium where striker Almoez Ali scored the winner to set up a title clash with Jordán.
News
Iran boss: Asian Cup a last dance for ageing team
Amir Ghalenoel has said that the 2023 Asian Cup may represent the "last dance" for several members of his veteran squad ahead of their semifinal clash with the host nation and defending champions Qatar on Wednesday evening.
AFC Asian Cup
For all their talent, it is Iran's heart that has driven them to an Asian Cup semifinal
In a clash of two teams brimming with talent, it was Iran's heart that fuelled a 2-1 comeback win over Japan in the Asian Cup quarterfinals.
blog - the match
Japan finally run out of luck as Asian Cup favourites fall to Iran in quarterfinals
With Japan expected to finally come good at the Asian Cup, they would instead run out of luck as Iran eliminated them from the Asian Cup quarterfinals.
Soccer
Late penalty sees Iran beat Japan to enter SF
Iran knocked out Japan with a 2-1 victory in their Asian Cup quarter-final clash after skipper Alireza Jahanbakhsh converted a penalty in added time.
AFC Asian Cup
Australia, South Korea rematch headlines tantalising Asian Cup quarterfinal lineup
The Asian Cup is down to the quarterfinals and it will feature two heavyweights clashes, as will as produce a surprise name in the last four.
AFC Asian Cup
Iran's golden generation keep Asian Cup dream alive -- but only after surviving Syria scare
For a team regarded as golden generation looking to win a first Asian Cup since 1976, Iran were certainly made to work for their place in the quarterfinals.
Soccer
Iran beat Syria on penalties to set up Japan QF
Iran survived going down to 10 men to beat Syria 5-3 in a penalty shootout in the Asian Cup round of 16 on Wednesday after the game ended 1-1 after extra time, setting up a tasty quarterfinal clash with four-times champions Japan.
AFC Asian Cup
From heavyweight clash to potential upsets: Previewing the Asian Cup round of 16
The 2023 AFC Asian Cup round of 16 will deliver plenty of tantalising ties -- from heavyweight clashes to potential upsets.
AFC Asian Cup
Fortune favours the brave as Palestine make history by reaching Asian Cup knockout round
It initially looked as though luck would not be Palestine's side but fortune ultimately favoured the brave as they marched on in the AFC Asian Cup.
AFC Asian Cup
Asian Cup knockout stage: Which nations have qualified, which teams are out
The group stage of the Asian Cup has concluded after a dramatic final match day. Here's who has qualified and who's heading home.
Soccer
Iran reach last 16 with win over Hong Kong
Iran booked their place in the Asian Cup last 16 when they beat Hong Kong 1-0 in a Group C game on Friday at the Khalifa International Stadium where Mehdi Ghayedi scored the winner.
AFC Asian Cup
Iran issue statement of intent at Asian Cup -- and it took them all of 72 seconds
Iran took just 72 seconds to issue a statement of intent at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. And they then went on to deliver several more.
Soccer
Clinical Iran hand Palestine 4-1 defeat at Asian Cup
Iran beat Palestine 4-1 in their Asian Cup Group C opener on Sunday at the Education City Stadium where a show of solidarity by Iranian fans and players was quickly followed by a football masterclass from the three-times champions.
Iran
Soccer
Behind the discovery and nurturing of Iran's golden generation gunning for glory at Asian Cup
Iran are among the favourites to win the AFC Asian Cup but the unearthing of their 'golden generation' was far from a stroke of fortune.
AFC Asian Cup
The biggest names set to light up the Asian Cup
Ahead of the AFC Asian Cup, we look at the most-prominent players to keep a close eye on over the next month.
AFC Asian Cup
2023 AFC Asian Cup team-by-team guide: Ones to watch, expectations for each nation
ESPN previews each of the 24 Asian Cup teams ahead of what promises to be a historic tournament. Here's all the key info on the squads set to compete.
Lee Kang-in
Soccer
Malaysia pull off stunning fightback, Lee Kang-in unleashed in Asian WC qualifiers
With the second round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup getting underway on Thursday, here are five key takeaways from the action.
AFC Asian Cup
Malaysia face South Korea test, Indonesia to take on Japan at Asian Cup
In their first appearance since 2007, Malaysia and Indonesia will both face tough tests at the AFC Asian Cup in South Korea and Japan respectively.
2025 WCQ - AFC Standings
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
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Qatar | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +14 | 12 |
India | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
Afghanistan | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -10 | 4 |
Kuwait | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
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