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South Korea bounces back as Iraq, Australia progress in World Cup qualifiers
Iraq and Australia booked their third round berths while South Korea returned to form after their draw last week.
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FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
Five things to keep an eye on for match day 4 of the Asian World Cup qualifiers
From teams desperately needing a win to those on the verge of advancing, here are five things to look out for on match day 4 of the Asian World Cup qualifiers.
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
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.
Kaoru Mitoma
Soccer
De Zerbi: Mitoma out for season with back injury
Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma will likely miss the remainder of the season with a back injury, manager Roberto De Zerbi said on Tuesday.
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.
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.
Junya Ito
Soccer
Ito out of Japan squad over assault allegations
Hajime Moriyasu has said that Junya Ito's withdrawal from Japan's Asian Cup squad after the publication of sexual assault allegations against him was a mutual decision.
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.
Wataru Endo
Soccer
Endo: Klopp exit won't impact Asian Cup efforts
Japan skipper Wataru Endo is adamant club boss Jürgen Klopp's recently announced departure from Liverpool won't affect his efforts to lead the Samurai Blue to continental glory.
AFC Asian Cup
Japan shaky again but give reminder of their undeniable quality -- and Mitoma is coming
Japan's irrefutable quality was on display as they advanced into the Asian Cup quarterfinals -- and they will only get better with the return of Kaoru Mitoma.
Soccer
Japan beat Bahrain, cruise into Asian Cup QF's
Four-times champions Japan eased into the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup with a clinical 3-1 victory over Bahrain on Wednesday at Al Thumama Stadium with goals from Ritsu Doan, Takefusa Kubo and Ayase Ueda.
blog - the match
Japan ease through to Asian Cup quarters, still waiting to blow us all away
Japan are comfortably through to the quarterfinals of Asian Cup -- and are still yet to produce a dominant performance befitting their favourites status.
Ayase Ueda
Soccer
Do Japan finally have the man to fire them to Asian Cup glory in Ayase Ueda?
The No. 9 position has constantly been problematic for Japan -- but Ayase Ueda could be the answer at the ongoing 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.
AFC Asian Cup
Japan advance at Asian Cup but both they and Indonesia left facing nervous wait
Japan are through to the Asian Cup last 16 but, like Indonesia, will now face a nervous wait with a potential heavyweight clash awaiting them.
Soccer
Japan beat Indonesia to seal Asian Cup RO16 spot
Japan sealed progression to the Asian Cup round of 16 with a 3-1 win over Indonesia Wednesday curtesy of a Ayase Ueda brace.
AFC Asian Cup
Iraq pull off massive upset to raise more doubts over Japan's Asian Cup credentials
Iraq have pulled off a massive upset at the AFC Asian Cup to raise more doubts over Japan's title credentials.
Soccer
Iraq earn shock win over Japan in Asian Cup
Iraq claimed their first victory over Japan in 42 years when they won their Asian Cup Group D encounter 2-1 on Friday.
Japan
Soccer
Japan's goalkeeping conundrum could be biggest obstacle to their Asian Cup challenge
Japan are one of the big favourites to win the AFC Asian Cup, but their biggest obstacle could come in the form of themselves.
Soccer
Why Japan's victory vs. Vietnam might be the game of the tournament
Gabriel Tan reacts to Japan's 4-2 comeback win against a "remarkable" Vietnam in the AFC Asian Cup.
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AFC Asian Cup
Japan survive scare in Asian Cup opener but valiant defeat bodes well for Vietnam
Japan have survived a scare to open their Asian Cup campaign with a victory -- but the match also provided plenty of positives for the beaten Vietnam.
2025 WCQ - AFC Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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