Indonesia issue huge statement as ASEAN counterparts falter in Asian WCQ
On a disappointing night for ASEAN football in the Asian qualifiers, Indonesia would issue a big statement.
On a disappointing night for ASEAN football in the Asian qualifiers, Indonesia would issue a big statement.
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.
The start of the Tsutomu Ogura era was brought cautious optimism for Singapore -- but that could grow into more if they can deny China again on Tuesday.
South Korea dropped points in a draw against Thailand but still maintained their Group C lead after China failed to capitalize.
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.
After repeatedly being overlooked, Joo Min-Kyu looks set to finally get his chance to show what he can offer South Korea on the international stage.
Philippine football is embarking on a new chapter with a new coach at the helm in Tom Saintfiet and the hunt for a fresh identity.
Despite likely being underdogs in Saturday's Asian Cup final, Jordan will have no shortage of belief that they can pull off a fairy tale triumph.
Jürgen Klinsmann has insisted he will not resign after South Korea's Asian Cup semifinal elimination, but just how safe is his job?
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.
Top scorer and MVP last time out, things haven't gone quite as smoothly at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup for Qatar striker Almoez Ali.
Perhaps it isn't a coincidence that South Korea's charge to the Asian Cup semifinals has come in hand with Hwang Hee-Chan's return from injury.
Despite not once tasting defeat, Uzbekistan are the Asian Cup's nearly men once more after going out on penalties to Qatar in the quarterfinals.
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.
After pulling off another unthinkable comeback, it is beginning to look like this could just be South Korea's year to win the AFC Asian Cup.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Six years on from his World Cup heroics, Jo Hyeon-Woo has produced another match-winning display for South Korea -- this time, they weren't in vain.
Thailand ultimately reached their goal of making the knockout round at the Asian Cup -- but could still be left with a sense of ruefulness after their exit.
The No. 9 position has constantly been problematic for Japan -- but Ayase Ueda could be the answer at the ongoing AFC Asian Cup.
The Football Association of Singapore has announced the dismissal of Takayuki Nishigaya as coach of the men's national team.
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.
Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jordan | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
Indonesia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 6 |
Kuwait | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
Nepal | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -12 | 0 |
Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Palestine | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +10 | 9 |
Philippines | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 4 |
Mongolia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Yemen | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -7 | 1 |
Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Uzbekistan | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +9 | 9 |
Thailand | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
Maldives | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -6 | 3 |
Sri Lanka | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
India | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9 |
Hong Kong | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
Afghanistan | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
Cambodia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 1 |
Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Bahrain | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 9 |
Malaysia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
Turkmenistan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
Bangladesh | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Tajikistan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
Kyrgyz Republic | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
Singapore | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 3 |
Myanmar | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 0 |