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The main talking points as the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup begins 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 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.

Japan, Australia, Saudi Arabia to clash again in Asian World Cup qualifiers 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 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.

Who is still a chance of progressing in the Asian World Cup qualifiers heading into the final day? Who is still a chance of progressing in the Asian World Cup qualifiers heading into the final day?

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 Malaysia pull off stunning fightback, Lee Kang-in unleashed in Asian World Cup qualifiers

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 India vs Kuwait: Chhetri and co. aim to regain form in tricky World Cup qualifier

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 Malaysia, Indonesia claim impressive opening victories in AFC Asian Cup 2023 qualifiers

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? With final 11 spots up for grabs, who will qualify for AFC Asian Cup 2023?

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 Malaysia to meet familiar foes Vietnam, Thailand at AFC U-23 Asian Cup

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
Full Standings

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