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Kuwait
3rd 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.
![Who is still a chance of progressing in the Asian World Cup qualifiers heading into the final day?](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2024/0610/r1343988_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=680&h=272&scale=crop&location=origin)
13 are through but five spots in the third round of Asian qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup are still up for grabs.
![Malaysia pull off stunning fightback, Lee Kang-in unleashed in Asian World Cup qualifiers](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2023/1117/r1254331_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=680&h=272&scale=crop&location=origin)
With the second round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup getting underway on Thursday, here are five key takeaways from the action.
![India vs Kuwait: Chhetri and co. aim to regain form in tricky World Cup qualifier](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2023/1115/r1253445_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=680&h=272&scale=crop&location=origin)
India have gone six games without a win in regulation time and will aim to earn crucial points against Kuwait in their FIFA World Cup Qualifier.
![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?
![Malaysia to meet familiar foes Vietnam, Thailand at AFC U-23 Asian Cup](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2022/0217/r975525_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=680&h=272&scale=crop&location=origin)
Familiar foes Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand will face off once again at June's AFC U-23 Asian Cup after being drawn together in the same group.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Eid Al-Rasheed.. | 1 | 6 | 2 | |
Yousef Naser | 1 | 5 | 0 | |
Khaled Ebrahim | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Top Assists
# | Player | Assists | M | G |
---|---|---|---|---|
Eid Al-Rasheed.. | 2 | 6 | 1 | |
Khaled Ebrahim | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
Redha Abujabar.. | 0 | 6 | 0 |