Japan awaken from slumber while Iran, South Korea enhance credentials despite draw
Match Day 4 of the FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers did not disappoint with Japan downing Australia, while South Korea and Iran shared the spoils.
2019 Schedule
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2019 Schedule
2-0-2, 3rd in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
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Can Vietnam convert endeavour into a historic World Cup qualifying win?
Having shown plenty of endeavour without reward so far in the Asian World Cup qualifiers, Vietnam will be looking for victory against Oman.
Heartbreak for Vietnam despite stunning comeback; Japan flatter to deceive again
With late drama and star turns from some big names, there was plenty to digest from the Asian qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Australia beat Oman to stretch WCQ hot streak
The Socceroos remain in prime position to qualify for Qatar 2022, prevailing 3-1 over Oman to stretch their winning streak in World Cup qualifying.
Australia not focused on historic World Cup qualifying record
The prospect of setting a record winning streak for a single World Cup qualifying campaign doesn't interest Socceroos coach Graham Arnold.
Asian World Cup qualifiers: Will Kubo-less Japan find spark? Can Vietnam kickstart campaign?
As the Asian qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup resume on Thursday, we look at the main talking points from the six matches on Match Day 3.
Japan are back, Saudi Arabia maintain their perfect start
Japan and South Korea both overcame their opening losses with 1-0 wins while Saudi Arabia prove to be a threat in Group B.
Japan shocked, Vietnam not enough in Asia World Cup qualifiers
Oman pulled off a stunning upset of heavyweights Japan while Vietnam couldn't hold onto their narrow lead against Saudi Arabia
Asia's hopefuls embark on final leg of arduous journey to 2022 FIFA World Cup
Asia's 12 remaining hopefuls will resume their quest to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Thursday when the third round of qualifiers begin.
Vietnam get Japan, Australia; heavyweights Korea Republic, Iran to face off
Vietnam will face three heavyweights - Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia - in the final round of Asian qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup.
India suffer biggest loss in 11 years in friendly against UAE
UAE's Ali Mabkhout scored a hat trick as as UAE crushed India 6-0.
Stimac: Our players will need to understand that this is not ISL
India take on UAE, in a friendly in Dubai on Monday, four days after their 1-1 draw vs Oman.
Manvir helps India grab draw against Oman
Manvir Singhs 55th minute goal helped India come back from a goal down to earn a 1-1 draw.
Stimac: I cried after seeing footage of our loss to Oman
India take on Oman in a friendly in Dubai on Thursday, their first international match in over a year.
India's WC dream all but over after Oman loss
India lost to Oman 1-0 in the fifth group game of the World Cup and Asian Cup qualifier in Muscat to all but end their World Cup dream.
Tighter defence, strong first half key for India vs Oman
What are the key areas that need addressing for the Indian football team ahead of their crucial clash against Oman?
India ratings: Adil Khan 3/10 as sloppy India pay for passive second half
India paid the price for sitting back on their lead in the second half as Oman ran away with a late winner.
India stunned as Oman complete late turnaround
Sunil Chhetri seemed to have put India on course for victory in the AFC qualifiers , but two late goals from Oman undid the hosts' hard work.
Stimac's India begin 2022 dream with Oman qualifier
Their performance today will indicate if India have any realistic chance of finishing in the top two in their group in this round of WC qualifying.
Report: FIFA mull Oman, Kuwait for '22 World Cup
FIFA is considering adding Oman and Kuwait as hosts alongside Qatar if the 2022 World Cup expands from 32 to 48 teams.
Pim Verbeek quits Oman, calls time on career
Oman coach Pim Verbeek resigned from the post on Wednesday with the former Australia and Korea boss calling time on a 40-year managerial career.
Australia thrash Oman in Asian Cup warmup
Australia captain Mark Milligan is happy his side is getting "into the habit of scoring goals" after the defending champions thrashed Oman 5-0.
Oman appoint Pim Verbeek as coach
Former Socceroos boss Pim Verbeek has been confirmed as the new coach of the Oman national team.
Friendlies: South Korea and Japan win
South Korea chalked up a 2-0 home win over Canada as Kim Bo-Kyung and Lee Jeong-Hyeop struck inside the first half hour.
AFC: China advance, North Korea crash out
China completed a remarkable transformation in their 2018 AFC World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win over Qatar to advance to the third round.
2022 WCQ Table
2022 Team LeadersFIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsFIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
Goal Difference10
Goals Scored16
Assists0
Goals Conceded6