Kyrgyz Republic
5th in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC2023 Schedule
From the Japanese juggernaut to numerical deficits not mattering, here's what we learnt from the third round of Asian qualifiers.
There is plenty to look forward to as the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup begins on Thursday.
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 and Saudi Arabia will renew their respective rivalries in the third round of the Asian World Cup qualifiers.
With the second round of the Asian qualifiers completed, 18 teams are still in the hunt to reach the World Cup.
13 are through but five spots in the third round of Asian qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup are still up for grabs.
Iraq and Australia booked their third round berths while South Korea returned to form after their draw last week.
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.
Check out all the results and venues for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar, including the knockout bracket.
Of the eight teams heading home after the group stage of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, who can be proud of their efforts? And who truly disappointed?
WCQ - AFC Standings
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Iran | 6 | +7 | 16 |
2 | Uzbekistan | 6 | +3 | 13 |
3 | United Arab Emira.. | 6 | +8 | 10 |
4 | Qatar | 6 | -7 | 7 |
5 | Kyrgyz Republic | 6 | -7 | 3 |
6 | North Korea | 6 | -4 | 2 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
# | Player | Goals | M | A |
---|---|---|---|---|
Joel Kojo | 6 | 12 | 2 | |
Odilzhon Abdur.. | 2 | 11 | 0 | |
Kai Merk | 2 | 9 | 0 |
Top Assists
# | Player | Assists | M | G |
---|---|---|---|---|
Joel Kojo | 2 | 12 | 6 | |
Eldiyar Zarypb.. | 2 | 10 | 1 | |
Valeri Kichin | 2 | 9 | 1 |