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- ↑ "Asia's pathway to the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup™ 2027 confirmed". AFC. 1 August 2022.
- ↑ "AFC Competitions Calendar (Aug 2024 - Jul 2025)" (PDF). AFC. 1 August 2022.