Jordan

Jordan

2nd in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
The main talking points as the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup begins The main talking points as the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup begins

There is plenty to look forward to as the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup begins on Thursday.

The 18 teams contesting the third round of Asian qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup The 18 teams contesting the third round of Asian qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup

18 teams are still in the hunt to reach the World Cup as the third round of Asian qualifiers kick off on Thursday.

Japan, Australia, Saudi Arabia to clash again in Asian World Cup qualifiers Japan, Australia, Saudi Arabia to clash again in Asian World Cup qualifiers

Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia will renew their respective rivalries in the third round of the Asian World Cup qualifiers.

The 18 teams advancing to the final round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup The 18 teams advancing to the final round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

With the second round of the Asian qualifiers completed, 18 teams are still in the hunt to reach the World Cup.

Indonesia produce tantalising display to keep dream AFC U-23 Asian Cup debut going Indonesia produce tantalising display to keep dream AFC U-23 Asian Cup debut going

Indonesia are into the quarterfinals of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup on debut. And they've done it in style.

South Korea bounces back as Iraq, Australia progress in World Cup qualifiers 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.

Five things to keep an eye on for match day 4 of the Asian World Cup qualifiers 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.

The gap between Asia's best and the rest has closed; World Cup will be next 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.

Asian Cup champions Qatar celebrate at victory parade in Doha Asian Cup champions Qatar celebrate at victory parade in Doha

Qatar celebrate back-to-back Asian Cup titles after beating Jordan 3-1.

Qatar Asian Cup hero Afif eyes Europe after final hat trick Qatar Asian Cup hero Afif eyes Europe after final hat trick

After netting a hat trick in Qatar's 3-2 Asian Cup final win over Jordan, Akram Afif has said that he'd be open to playing in Europe again but that the decision is not his alone to make.

WCQ - AFC Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Iraq 1 +1 3
2 Jordan 1 0 1
3 Kuwait 1 0 1
4 South Korea 1 0 1
5 Palestine 1 0 1
6 Oman 1 -1 0
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Mousa Al-Tamar.. 6 7 0
Ali Olwan 4 7 0
Yazan Al Naima.. 3 7 4

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Yazan Al Naima.. 4 7 3
Noor Al-Rawabd.. 2 7 1
Ehsan Haddad 2 6 0