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Nepal
2023 Schedule
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![The 10 teams marching on to the next round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2023/1018/r1239958_1080x608_16-9.jpg&w=680&h=272&scale=crop&location=origin)
The first round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is done -- but who are the ten teams marching on?
![Indonesia qualify for first AFC Asian Cup since 2007, eliminating Philippines in the process](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2022/0614/r1025138_1296x729_16-9.png)
Indonesia have qualified for their first AFC Asian Cup in 15 years with a resounding 7-0 win over Nepal, eliminating Philippines in the process.
![Malaysia, Indonesia claim impressive opening victories in AFC Asian Cup 2023 qualifiers](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2022/0608/r1022720_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=680&h=272&scale=crop&location=origin)
Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand are up and running in the final-round qualifiers for the AFC Asian Cup after claiming impressive wins on Wednesday.
![With final 11 spots up for grabs, who will qualify for AFC Asian Cup 2023?](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2022/0607/r1022227_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=680&h=272&scale=crop&location=origin)
The 24-team lineup at the AFC Asian Cup will be finalised in a week's time -- but which 11 nations will march on from the final round of qualifiers?
![Australia ease past 10-man Nepal to advance in World Cup qualifying](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2021/0611/r866125_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=680&h=272&scale=crop&location=origin)
The Socceroos progressed smoothly into the third round of qualifiers for the World Cup, securing top spot in Group B with a 3-0 win over Nepal.
![Jamie Maclaren hits hat trick as Socceroos thrash Nepal](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2019/1010/r610747_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=680&h=272&scale=crop&location=origin)
The Socceroos attack is starting to click under coach Graham Arnold after they thrashed Nepal 5-0.
![Legendary coach 'Restless Rudi' dies aged 93](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2019/0915/r598302_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=680&h=272&scale=crop&location=origin)
Rudi Gutendorf, the tireless manager who guided a world record 55 teams, including 18 national sides, has died at 93.
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India play Nepal in an international friendly on Tuesday, but what's at stake for Stephen Constantine's team? Debayan Sen has the answers.
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Captain Phil Younghusband says Philippines are determined to qualify for a first Asian Cup after opening with a 4-1 win home qualifying win vs. Nepal.
WCQ - AFC Standings
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | United Arab Emira.. | 1 | +2 | 3 |
2 | Iran | 1 | +1 | 3 |
3 | Uzbekistan | 1 | +1 | 3 |
4 | North Korea | 1 | -1 | 0 |
5 | Kyrgyz Republic | 1 | -1 | 0 |
6 | Qatar | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
# | Player | Goals | M | A |
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Gillespye Jung.. | 1 | 7 | 0 | |
Manish Dangi | 1 | 7 | 0 | |
Sanjeeb Bista | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Top Assists
# | Player | Assists | M | G |
---|---|---|---|---|
Kiran Chemjong.. | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
Sanish Shresth.. | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
Ananta Tamang | 0 | 7 | 0 |