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2nd in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC2023 Schedule
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![The main talking points as the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup begins](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2024/0904/r1381783_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=680&h=272&scale=crop&location=origin)
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](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2024/0612/r1344788_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=680&h=272&scale=crop&location=origin)
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](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2024/0627/r1351154_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=680&h=272&scale=crop&location=origin)
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](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2024/0612/r1344788_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=680&h=272&scale=crop&location=origin)
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](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2024/0421/r1322125_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=680&h=272&scale=crop&location=origin)
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](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2024/0326/r1310270_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=680&h=272&scale=crop&location=origin)
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](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2024/0325/r1309706_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=680&h=272&scale=crop&location=origin)
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](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2024/0212/r1290554_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=680&h=272&scale=crop&location=origin)
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.
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Qatar celebrate back-to-back Asian Cup titles after beating Jordan 3-1.
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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 |
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 |