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The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying third round within the Asian region has been done on June 27th, with Indonesia being the sole Southeast Asian representative in the hat. Shin Tae-yong's Timnas Garuda were drawn into Group C, where they will face blockbuster ties against not just one, not just two, but three World Cup regulars in the form of Japan, Australia, and Saudi Arabia. Completing the six-team group were Bahrain and China, both of whom having some degree of history against Indonesia. Indonesia, who finished second in their second round qualifying group behind Iraq, will tr...
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Indonesia are set to become the sole flagbearers for ASEAN in the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after a straightforward 2-0 win over the Philippines at the Gelora Bung Karno in Jakarta ensured that the Timnas Garuda would finish their second round qualifier as runners-up of Group F. With Cambodia, Brunei Darussalam, Laos, and Timor Leste having fallen in the first round of qualifiers, the second round saw more Southeast Asian nations having to shelve their World Cup dreams for at least four more years, with Myanmar, Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, and most ag...
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Thailand may have posted an emphatic 3-1 win over regional rivals Singapore in their final Group C match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying second round, however Ikhsan Fandi's consolation goal meant that the Changsuek's World Cup aspirations went up in smokes as China's superior head-to-head record ensured the East Asians would progress into both the third round and the 2027 AFC Asian Cup at Thailand's expense. With China losing 1-0 to group winners South Korea, in the end they and Thailand have identical points, goals scored, goals conceded, and goal difference, which means that the two w...
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Iraq concluded their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying second round with a flawless performance, defeating Vietnam 3-1 on Tuesday at the Basra International Stadium to maintain a perfect record in Group F. This impressive run strengthens the Lions of Mesopotamia's ambition to secure a second-ever appearance at the World Cup proper. In contrast, Vietnam’s campaign ended on a disappointing note as they finished third in Group F, with regional rivals Indonesia claiming the group's second and last ticket to the qualifying third round. Iraq started energetically in Basra, putting Vietnam under relentl...
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Malaysia overturned a deficit to secure a 3-1 victory against Taiwan in their final Group D match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying second round on Tuesday at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium. Despite this win, Malaysia's dreams of reaching their very first World Cup came to a screeching halt thanks to their inferior goal difference over Group D runners-up Kyrgyzstan, with the Central Asians playing out a stalemate with group winners Oman in their final match. Kim Pan-gon's side came into the match needing to score at least seven against a Taiwan side already eliminated from World Cup cont...
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Japan concluded their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying second round with an impeccable record, overwhelming Syria 5-0 at the EDION Peace Wing in Hiroshima on Tuesday, courtesy of three rapid first-half goals that ensured the Samurai Blue would finish the round with six wins out of six. Ayase Ueda initiated the scoring spree in the 13th minute, followed by Ritsu Doan six minutes later. A Thaer Krouma own goal in the 21st minute put Japan in a commanding position in the encounter, a match that Syria had to win if they stand a chance to qualify into both the next round of World Cup qualifiers as we...
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Australia concluded their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying second round campaign in dominant fashion, securing all available points with a resounding 5-0 victory over Palestine at the HBF Park in Perth on Tuesday. Kusini Yengi opened the scoring in the fifth minute with a penalty, marking his third consecutive goal in as many qualifier matches. Adam Taggart then extended the lead with a goal in his hometown. Portsmouth striker Yengi added his second of the match before the half-time whistle, effectively sealing the match in Australia's favor. In the second half, Graham Arnold’s men continued the...
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Japan secured a commanding 5-0 victory over Myanmar in Yangon on Thursday, sealing their status as Group B winners of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Hajime Moriyasu’s side took control with first-half goals from Keito Nakamura and Ritsu Doan in the 17th and 34th minutes. A double from Koki Ogawa in the final 15 minutes and Nakamura's injury-time strike sealed the win, moving Japan to 15 points - all but clean-sweeping their group. With advancement to the next phase already guaranteed, Moriyasu made extensive changes from the squad that narrowly defeated North Korea 1-0 back in March, re...
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Despite the odds being stacked against them, Thailand braved a hostile Shenyang Olympic Centre and earned themselves a potentially valuable point in a 1-1 draw with China in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match on Thursday, which left their chances of qualifying out of Group C still open. Thailand had to endure an arduous trip to Shenyang for their qualifier match, with the city being located close to the North Korean border and with no direct flights there from Bangkok. The decision to have the match played there was seen as a tactical move from the Chinese camp, who seek to tire out th...
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Both Kyrgyzstan and Malaysia played to a 1-1 draw in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match on Thursday at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium in Bishkek, which left the former's hopes of qualifying out of Group D well and truly alive while the latter's saw their own World Cup hopes diminish further. Kyrgyzstan head coach Stefan Tarkovic started Joel Kojo as the lead striker, with Kairat Zhyrgalbek returning to the right flank. Malaysia’s Kim Pan-gon handed a debut to Safwan Mazlan, while Dion Cools operated on the right. Early exchanges saw both teams taking shots, with Zhyrgalbek attempting from...
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