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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
18 teams are still in the hunt to reach the World Cup as the third round of Asian qualifiers kick off on Thursday.
World Cup 2034: Saudis plan stadium 350 metres above ground
Saudi Arabia has included plans to construct eleven new stadiums, including one that will be built 350-metres above the ground, as part of its formal bid to stage the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
FIFA receives formal bids for 2030, 2034 World Cups
On the sidelines of the Paris Olympics, FIFA has been doing business with its future hosts of the men's World Cup including Saudi Arabia.
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
With the second round of the Asian qualifiers completed, 18 teams are still in the hunt to reach the World Cup.
Palestine reach World Cup qualifying final round for 1st time
Palestine advanced to the final round of World Cup qualification for the first time ever Thursday with a 0-0 draw against Lebanon.
Amnesty International wants human rights guarantees at World Cups
FIFA and countries bidding to host the 2030 and 2034 World Cups should agree to binding commitments and legal reforms to prevent human rights violations connected to the tournament, Amnesty International said on Wednesday.
Uzbekistan exact revenge on Saudi Arabia to once again show they are Asia's rising force
As they reached the AFC U-23 semis at the expense of Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan look every bit a rising force of Asian football.
FIFA seals closer Saudi ties with World Cup Aramco deal
FIFA deepened its ties to Saudi Arabia by confirming a sponsorship with the kingdom's state oil firm Aramco on Thursday.
WCQ - AFC Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 1 | +7 | 3 |
| 2 | Bahrain | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 3 | Saudi Arabia | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Indonesia | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | Australia | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 6 | China | 1 | -7 | 0 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saleh Al-Shehr.. | 4 | 4 | 0 | |
| Feras Al-Brika.. | 3 | 4 | 0 | |
| Musab Al-Juway.. | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Al-Ghan.. | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Abdulrahman Gh.. | 1 | 7 | 1 | |
| Mukhtar Ali | 1 | 6 | 0 |