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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.
Saudi Arabia
Soccer
Saudi launches uncontested World Cup bid for '34
Saudi Arabia launched its formal bid campaign to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup in a race that basically became a formality last October when the Gulf nation was the only candidate to enter the contest.
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
Asian Cup transfer targets: Which young guns will Europe's giants be eying?
With the AFC Asian Cup coming to an end, ESPN assesses some of the most exciting players aged 23 and under who have featured in Qatar.
Saudi Arabia
Soccer
Even in defeat, Mancini should still get a chance to lead Saudi Arabia into the future
Saudi Arabia's Asian Cup exit has come earlier than they would have liked -- but that does not mean Roberto Mancini isn't the man to take them forward.
Saudi Arabia
Soccer
Mancini sorry for leaving shootout loss early
Saudi Arabia coach Roberto Mancini has apologised after he walked off before the end of his team's penalty shootout defeat against South Korea on Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia
Soccer
Roberto Mancini apologizes for leaving early in Saudi Arabia's loss
Coach Roberto Mancini explains that he didn't intend to leave Saudi Arabia's loss before the final whistle, but rather thought the match was already over.
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In dramatic fashion, South Korea are somehow still alive in the Asian Cup -- and headed for a duel with Australia
As the song 'Stayin' Alive' rang through the stadium, South Korea somehow found a way to do just that to advance to an Asian Cup quarterfinal meeting with Australia.
Soccer
South Korea oust Saudi Arabia on pens in last 16
South Korea beat Saudi Arabia 4-2 in a penalty shootout to advance to the Asian Cup quarterfinals after a thrilling round-of-6 tie ended 1-1 in extra time at Education City Stadium on Tuesday.
Soccer
Klinsmann: No fear but a lot of respect for everyone
Jurgen Klinsmann says his South Korea side has no fear of any team but respects them all ahead of their match with Saudi Arabia in the Asian Cup.
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Saudi Arabia's preparation won't change ahead of South Korea clash
Saudi coach Roberto Mancini says his team's preparation will remain the same ahead of their Asia Cup match with South Korea.
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Klinsmann and Mancini have a lot on the line in Asian Cup knockout clash
South Korea and Saudi Arabia face off in the Asian Cup round of 16 but it's the two coaches who are attracting the most attention.
AFC Asian Cup
South Korea vs. Saudi Arabia clash means one of Asian Cup's longest title droughts will be prolonged
South Korea and Saudi Arabia have waited 68 and 28 years respectively to win the Asian Cup but, for one, their latest quest will end as early as the last 16.
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
After holding out against Saudi Arabia, Thailand are proving tough to crack at Asian Cup
Yet to taste defeat or even concede a goal en route to the knockout round, Thailand are proving to be a tough one to crack at the 2023 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
Thailand join Saudi Arabia in last 16 after draw
Saudi Arabia, who had already guaranteed a round-of-16 spot, topped Group F after they were held to a goalless draw by Thailand while Oman failed to advance after a 1-1 draw with Kyrgyzstan.
Soccer
Saudi Arabia win to reach Asian Cup knockouts
Saudi Arabia qualified for the Asian Cup knockout stage after they beat Kyrgyzstan 2-0 in a one-sided Asian Cup group game on Sunday at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium where two Kyrgyz players were sent off for reckless fouls.
AFC Asian Cup
Saudi Arabia claim another epic win in Qatar -- this time even crazier than their upset over Argentina
Over a year on from their stunning World Cup upset of Argentina, Saudi Arabia have returned to Qatar to produce an even more remarkable comeback.
Soccer
Saudi rally to beat Oman after late VAR drama
Saudi Arabia came from behind to beat Oman 2-1 in their Asian Cup Group F opener on Tuesday at a packed Khalifa International Stadium with Ali Al-Bulayhi's winner arriving in the sixth minute of stoppage time after a VAR intervention.
Saudi Arabia
Soccer
Will Saudi Arabia build on domestic boom with first Asian Cup triumph in 28 years?
Will the rise of the Saudi Pro League translate to success on the international stage as Saudi Arabia gun for a first AFC Asian Cup crown since 1996?
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 |
2025 Team Leaders
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Goal Difference0
Goals Scored0
Assists6
Goals Conceded0