Sugawara: Japan 'here to win WC, not for fun'
Japan wingback Yukinari Sugawara has reiterated that his team are at the World Cup not just to participate, but to win it.
Fourth World Cup still has Son 'feeling like a kid'
South Korea captain Son Heung-min says he feels like a "kid" as he enters his fourth World Cup, where he will debut against the Czech Republic in a Group A match in Guadalajara on Thursday.
Son has had quite the World Cup journey -- but will 2026 be his final hurrah?
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Midfield metronome Hwang could be key for South Korea at the World Cup
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Why Japan could be the most exciting team at the World Cup
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Are South Korea a one-man show? Who can step up and help Son at the World Cup?
Will South Korea be overly-reliant on Son Heung-Min once more, or will others step up at this World Cup?
Theerathon's midfield renaissance contines with ASEAN Club-winning heroics
The second half of Theerathon Bunmathan's career -- as a midfield maestro -- reached another high in the ASEAN Club Championship final.
Could this World Cup be Kubo's time to shine for injury-hit Japan?
After a disappointing World Cup debut last time out, 2026 could just be Takefusa Kubo's time to shine for Japan.
Riley McGree ruled out of World Cup (3:02)
Dream move abroad could still be Supachai's future but present remains tasting more success with Buriram
Supachai Jaided hasn't given up on his dream of playing abroad. But, for now, he is purely focused on enjoying more success with Buriram United.
Heroic Faisal looks to mark anniversary of horror acid attack with ASEAN Club victory
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After historic win over England, how far could Japan go at the World Cup?
After becoming the first Asian side to defeat England, what does the result mean for Japan's World Cup prospects?
'Best thing I've done': Leicester's Hamza Choudhury reflects on first year representing Bangladesh
It's been a year since Hamza Choudhury first represented Bangladesh. He believes it's the best thing he's done.
Socceroos' 'mission to wreck' USMNT's World Cup
There will be no need for extra motivation when the Socceroos head to the World Cup to take on co-hosts United States.
2026 World Cup: Which 48 teams qualified for the tournament?
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We have the final 48 teams that can win the FIFA World Cup this summer. Let's go through them all and rank where they stand.
With first Singapore goal, Harhys Stewart continues to grow into his Lions skin
15 caps in, and having now opened his international account, Harhys Stewart looks increasingly comfortable in a Singapore jersey.
Arnold: Iraq's WCQ 'the toughest job in the world'
Graham Arnold faces what is arguably the biggest challenge of his coaching career on Tuesday as he attempts to guide Iraq to their first World Cup in 40 years.
Matildas 'winning ugly' at Women's Asian Cup (1:15)
Alanna Kennedy thriving in midfield role for Matildas (1:40)
'Chronically underrated' Matilda shines in opener (0:35)
Mary Fowler was back like she never left (0:48)
Ex-Iraq coach Jesús Casas takes over at the helm of Lion City Sailors
Singapore Premier League champions Lion City Sailors have appointed ex-Iraq boss Jesús Casas as their new coach.
WCQ - AFC Table
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Oman | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Saudi Arabia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Iraq | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Indonesia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |