2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC third round

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2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC third round
Tournament details
Dates5 September 2024 – 10 June 2025
Teams18 (from 1 confederation)
Tournament statistics
Matches played54
Goals scored142 (2.63 per match)
Attendance1,499,450 (27,768 per match)
Top scorer(s) Flag of Jordan.svg Yazan Al-Naimat
Flag of Qatar.svg Almoez Ali
(5 goals each)
← 2022
2030→
All statistics correct as of 19 November 2024.

The third round of AFC matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification is played from 5 September 2024 to 10 June 2025. [1]

Contents

Format

The eighteen teams that advanced from the second round (nine group winners and nine group runners-up) were divided into three groups of six teams. The teams will play against each other on a home-and-away basis. The top two teams of each group will qualify directly for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while the third and fourth-placed teams will advance to the fourth round. [2]

From the teams that advance to the fourth round, the two teams with the best results in this round also receive the right to host the fourth round groups. [3]

Qualified teams

The following teams finished first or second in their respective second round groups: [4]

Draw

The draw for the third round was held on 27 June 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. [4]

The seeding for the draw was based on the FIFA Men's World Rankings on 20 June 2024 (shown in parentheses below). [5]

Each group contained one team from each of the six pots. The draw started with Pot 6 and concluded with Pot 1, with each team drawn being placed in the corresponding position sequentially in Group A, then B, then C. [6]

Pot 1Pot 2Pot 3
  1. Flag of Japan.svg  Japan (17)
  2. Flag of Iran.svg  Iran (20)
  3. Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea (22)
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia (23)
  2. Flag of Qatar.svg  Qatar (35)
  3. Flag of Iraq.svg  Iraq (55)
  1. Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg  Saudi Arabia (56)
  2. Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  Uzbekistan (62)
  3. Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan (68)
Pot 4Pot 5Pot 6
  1. Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates (69)
  2. Flag of Oman.svg  Oman (76)
  3. Flag of Bahrain.svg  Bahrain (81)
  1. Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China (88)
  2. Flag of Palestine.svg  Palestine (95)
  3. Flag of Kyrgyzstan.svg  Kyrgyzstan (101)
  1. Flag of North Korea.svg  North Korea (110)
  2. Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia (134)
  3. Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait (137)

Schedule

The competition schedule is expected to be as follows: [1] [7]

MatchdayDate
Matchday 15 September 2024
Matchday 210 September 2024
Matchday 310 October 2024
Matchday 415 October 2024
Matchday 514–15 November 2024
Matchday 619 November 2024
Matchday 720 March 2025
Matchday 825 March 2025
Matchday 95 June 2025
Matchday 1010 June 2025

Group A

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification Flag of Iran.svg Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Flag of Qatar.svg Flag of Kyrgyzstan.svg Flag of North Korea.svg
1Flag of Iran.svg  Iran (X)6510125+716 2026 FIFA World Cup — 25 Mar 20 Mar 4–1 1–0 10 Jun
2Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  Uzbekistan 641185+313 0–0 — 1–0 10 Jun 20 Mar 1–0
3Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates 6312124+810 Fourth round 0–1 5 Jun — 5–0 3–0 1–1
4Flag of Qatar.svg  Qatar 62131017−77 5 Jun 3–2 1–3 — 3–1 20 Mar
5Flag of Kyrgyzstan.svg  Kyrgyzstan 6105613−73 2–3 2–3 10 Jun 25 Mar — 1–0
6Flag of North Korea.svg  North Korea 602459−42 2–3 0–1 25 Mar 2–2 5 Jun —
Updated to match(es) played on 19 November 2024. Source: AFC FIFA
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
(X) Assured of advancing to the fourth round; can still qualify directly
Uzbekistan  Flag of Uzbekistan.svg1–0Flag of North Korea.svg  North Korea
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 Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Milliy Stadium, Tashkent
Attendance: 24,205
Referee: Ahmed Al-Kaf (Oman)
Iran  Flag of Iran.svg1–0Flag of Kyrgyzstan.svg  Kyrgyzstan
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Fuladshahr Stadium, Fuladshahr
Attendance: 12,077
Referee: Yusuke Araki (Japan)
Qatar  Flag of Qatar.svg1–3Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan
Attendance: 33,952
Referee: Shaun Evans (Australia)
North Korea  Flag of North Korea.svg2–2Flag of Qatar.svg  Qatar
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
New Laos National Stadium, Vientiane (Laos) [note 1]
Attendance: 140
Referee: Nazmi Nasaruddin (Malaysia)
Kyrgyzstan  Flag of Kyrgyzstan.svg2–3Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  Uzbekistan
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Bishkek
Attendance: 13,282
Referee: Ahmed Al-Ali (Kuwait)
United Arab Emirates  Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg0–1Flag of Iran.svg  Iran
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain
Attendance: 17,826
Referee: Kim Jong-hyeok (South Korea)
Uzbekistan  Flag of Uzbekistan.svg0–0Flag of Iran.svg  Iran
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Milliy Stadium, Tashkent
Attendance: 33,829
Referee: Shaun Evans (Australia)
Qatar  Flag of Qatar.svg3–1Flag of Kyrgyzstan.svg  Kyrgyzstan
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Al Thumama Stadium, Doha
Attendance: 25,195
Referee: Muhammad Taqi (Singapore)
United Arab Emirates  Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg1–1Flag of North Korea.svg  North Korea
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain
Attendance: 8,536
Referee: Adham Makhadmeh (Jordan)
Uzbekistan  Flag of Uzbekistan.svg1–0Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Milliy Stadium, Tashkent
Attendance: 32,773
Referee: Ma Ning (China)
Kyrgyzstan  Flag of Kyrgyzstan.svg1–0Flag of North Korea.svg  North Korea
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Bishkek
Attendance: 9,769
Referee: Khaled Al-Hoish (Saudi Arabia)
Iran  Flag of Iran.svg4–1Flag of Qatar.svg  Qatar
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Rashid Stadium, Dubai (United Arab Emirates) [note 2]
Attendance: 7,890
Referee: Yusuke Araki (Japan)
North Korea  Flag of North Korea.svg2–3Flag of Iran.svg  Iran
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
New Laos National Stadium, Vientiane (Laos) [note 1]
Attendance: 100
Referee: Sadullo Gulmurodi (Tajikistan)
Qatar  Flag of Qatar.svg3–2Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  Uzbekistan
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha
Attendance: 10,759
Referee: Kim Jong-hyeok (South Korea)
United Arab Emirates  Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg3–0Flag of Kyrgyzstan.svg  Kyrgyzstan
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Attendance: 6,238
Referee: Ahmed Al-Kaf (Oman)
North Korea  Flag of North Korea.svg0–1Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  Uzbekistan
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
New Laos National Stadium, Vientiane (Laos) [note 1]
Attendance: 166
Referee: Ahmed Al-Ali (Kuwait)
Kyrgyzstan  Flag of Kyrgyzstan.svg2–3Flag of Iran.svg  Iran
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Bishkek
Attendance: 10,021
Referee: Ma Ning (China)
United Arab Emirates  Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg5–0Flag of Qatar.svg  Qatar
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Al Nahyan Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Attendance: 13,825
Referee: Khalid Saleh Al-Turais (Saudi Arabia)
Uzbekistan  Flag of Uzbekistan.svgvFlag of Kyrgyzstan.svg  Kyrgyzstan
Report
Milliy Stadium, Tashkent
Iran  Flag of Iran.svgvFlag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates
Report
Azadi Stadium, Tehran
Qatar  Flag of Qatar.svgvFlag of North Korea.svg  North Korea
Report
Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha
Kyrgyzstan  Flag of Kyrgyzstan.svgvFlag of Qatar.svg  Qatar
Report
Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Bishkek
Iran  Flag of Iran.svgvFlag of Uzbekistan.svg  Uzbekistan
Report
Azadi Stadium, Tehran
North Korea  Flag of North Korea.svgvFlag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates
Report
Qatar  Flag of Qatar.svgvFlag of Iran.svg  Iran
Report
Lusail Stadium, Lusail
United Arab Emirates  Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svgvFlag of Uzbekistan.svg  Uzbekistan
Report
North Korea  Flag of North Korea.svgvFlag of Kyrgyzstan.svg  Kyrgyzstan
Report
Iran  Flag of Iran.svgvFlag of North Korea.svg  North Korea
Report
Uzbekistan  Flag of Uzbekistan.svgvFlag of Qatar.svg  Qatar
Report
Kyrgyzstan  Flag of Kyrgyzstan.svgvFlag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates
Report

Group B

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification Flag of South Korea.svg Flag of Iraq.svg Flag of Jordan.svg Flag of Oman.svg Flag of Kuwait.svg Flag of Palestine.svg
1Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 6420125+714 2026 FIFA World Cup — 3–2 25 Mar 20 Mar 10 Jun 0–0
2Flag of Iraq.svg  Iraq 632153+211 5 Jun — 0–0 1–0 20 Mar 1–0
3Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan 623195+49 Fourth round 0–2 10 Jun — 4–0 1–1 20 Mar
4Flag of Oman.svg  Oman 620469−36 1–3 0–1 5 Jun — 4–0 1–0
5Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait 6042511−64 1–3 0–0 1–1 25 Mar — 5 Jun
6Flag of Palestine.svg  Palestine 603348−43 1–1 25 Mar 1–3 10 Jun 2–2 —
Updated to match(es) played on 19 November 2024. Source: AFC FIFA
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
South Korea  Flag of South Korea.svg0–0Flag of Palestine.svg  Palestine
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Seoul World Cup Stadium, Seoul
Attendance: 59,579
Referee: Alireza Faghani (Australia)
Iraq  Flag of Iraq.svg1–0Flag of Oman.svg  Oman
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Basra International Stadium, Basra
Attendance: 63,720
Referee: Khalid Al-Turais (Saudi Arabia)
Jordan  Flag of Jordan.svg1–1Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Amman International Stadium, Amman
Attendance: 13,555
Referee: Adel Al-Naqbi (United Arab Emirates)
Palestine  Flag of Palestine.svg1–3Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Kuala Lumpur Stadium, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) [note 3]
Attendance: 3,012
Referee: Majed Al-Shamrani (Saudi Arabia)
Oman  Flag of Oman.svg1–3Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat
Attendance: 27,144
Referee: Ma Ning (China)
Kuwait  Flag of Kuwait.svg0–0Flag of Iraq.svg  Iraq
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, Kuwait City
Attendance: 58,000
Referee: Hiroyuki Kimura (Japan)
Jordan  Flag of Jordan.svg0–2Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Amman International Stadium, Amman
Attendance: 14,655
Referee: Hiroyuki Kimura (Japan)
Oman  Flag of Oman.svg4–0Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat
Attendance: 25,891
Referee: Alireza Faghani (Australia)
Iraq  Flag of Iraq.svg1–0Flag of Palestine.svg  Palestine
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Basra International Stadium, Basra
Attendance: 44,773
Referee: Adel Al-Naqbi (United Arab Emirates)
South Korea  Flag of South Korea.svg3–2Flag of Iraq.svg  Iraq
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Yongin Mireu Stadium, Yongin
Attendance: 35,198
Referee: Rustam Lutfullin (Uzbekistan)
Jordan  Flag of Jordan.svg4–0Flag of Oman.svg  Oman
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Amman International Stadium, Amman
Attendance: 14,515
Referee: Khalid Al-Turais (Saudi Arabia)
Palestine  Flag of Palestine.svg2–2Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Al Rayyan (Qatar) [note 3]
Attendance: 1,827
Referee: Abdulrahman Al-Jassim (Qatar)
Kuwait  Flag of Kuwait.svg1–3Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, Kuwait City
Attendance: 22,791
Referee: Shaun Evans (Australia)
Oman  Flag of Oman.svg1–0Flag of Palestine.svg  Palestine
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat
Attendance: 21,754
Referee: Fu Ming (China)
Iraq  Flag of Iraq.svg0–0Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Basra International Stadium, Basra
Attendance: 65,000
Referee: Mohammed Al Hoish (Saudi Arabia)
Palestine  Flag of Palestine.svg1–1Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Amman International Stadium, Amman (Jordan) [note 3]
Attendance: 2,405
Referee: Yusuke Araki (Japan)
Oman  Flag of Oman.svg0–1Flag of Iraq.svg  Iraq
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat
Attendance: 26,377
Referee: Omar Mohamed Al Ali (United Arab Emirates)
Kuwait  Flag of Kuwait.svg1–1Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, Kuwait City
Attendance: 29,400
Referee: Nazmi Nasaruddin (Malaysia)
South Korea  Flag of South Korea.svgvFlag of Oman.svg  Oman
Report
Goyang Stadium, Goyang
Iraq  Flag of Iraq.svgvFlag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait
Report
Basra International Stadium, Basra
Jordan  Flag of Jordan.svgvFlag of Palestine.svg  Palestine
Report
Amman International Stadium, Amman
South Korea  Flag of South Korea.svgvFlag of Jordan.svg  Jordan
Report
Suwon World Cup Stadium, Suwon
Palestine  Flag of Palestine.svgvFlag of Iraq.svg  Iraq
Report
Amman International Stadium, Amman (Jordan) [note 3]
Kuwait  Flag of Kuwait.svgvFlag of Oman.svg  Oman
Report
Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, Kuwait City
Iraq  Flag of Iraq.svgvFlag of South Korea.svg  South Korea
Report
Basra International Stadium, Basra
Oman  Flag of Oman.svgvFlag of Jordan.svg  Jordan
Report
Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat
Kuwait  Flag of Kuwait.svgvFlag of Palestine.svg  Palestine
Report
South Korea  Flag of South Korea.svgvFlag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait
Report
Jordan  Flag of Jordan.svgvFlag of Iraq.svg  Iraq
Report
Palestine  Flag of Palestine.svgvFlag of Oman.svg  Oman
Report

Group C

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification Flag of Japan.svg Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of Indonesia.svg Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Flag of Bahrain.svg Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
1Flag of Japan.svg  Japan (X)6510222+2016 2026 FIFA World Cup — 1–1 10 Jun 25 Mar 20 Mar 7–0
2Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 614165+17 5 Jun — 20 Mar 0–0 0–1 3–1
3Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 613269−36 Fourth round 0–4 0–0 — 2–0 25 Mar 5 Jun
4Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg  Saudi Arabia 613236−36 0–2 10 Jun 1–1 — 0–0 20 Mar
5Flag of Bahrain.svg  Bahrain 6132510−56 0–5 2–2 2–2 5 Jun — 0–1
6Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 6204616−106 1–3 25 Mar 2–1 1–2 10 Jun —
Updated to match(es) played on 19 November 2024. Source: AFC FIFA
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
(X) Assured of advancing to the fourth round; can still qualify directly
Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg0–1Flag of Bahrain.svg  Bahrain
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Robina Stadium, Gold Coast
Attendance: 24,644
Referee: Omar Al-Ali (United Arab Emirates)
Japan  Flag of Japan.svg7–0Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Saitama Stadium 2002, Saitama
Attendance: 52,398
Referee: Abdulrahman Al-Jassim (Qatar)
Saudi Arabia  Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg1–1Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah
Attendance: 42,385
Referee: Adham Makhadmeh (Jordan)
Indonesia  Flag of Indonesia.svg0–0Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta
Attendance: 70,059
Referee: Salman Ahmad Falahi (Qatar)
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg1–2Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg  Saudi Arabia
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Dalian Suoyuwan Football Stadium, Dalian
Attendance: 48,628
Referee: Nasrullo Kabirov (Tajikistan)
Bahrain  Flag of Bahrain.svg0–5Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Bahrain National Stadium, Riffa
Attendance: 22,729
Referee: Rustam Lutfullin (Uzbekistan)
Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg3–1Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Attendance: 46,219
Referee: Nazmi Nasaruddin (Malaysia)
Bahrain  Flag of Bahrain.svg2–2Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Bahrain National Stadium, Riffa
Attendance: 10,731
Referee: Ahmed Al-Kaf (Oman)
Saudi Arabia  Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg0–2Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah
Attendance: 56,283
Referee: Kim Jong-hyeok (South Korea)
Japan  Flag of Japan.svg1–1Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Saitama Stadium 2002, Saitama [note 4]
Attendance: 58,730
Referee: Ahmed Al-Ali (Kuwait)
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg2–1Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Qingdao Youth Football Stadium, Qingdao
Attendance: 37,133
Referee: Omar Al-Ali (United Arab Emirates)
Saudi Arabia  Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg0–0Flag of Bahrain.svg  Bahrain
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah
Attendance: 35,437
Referee: Salman Ahmad Falahi (Qatar)
Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg0–0Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg  Saudi Arabia
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne
Attendance: 27,491
Referee: Adel Al-Naqbi (United Arab Emirates)
Bahrain  Flag of Bahrain.svg0–1Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Bahrain National Stadium, Riffa
Attendance: 7,921
Referee: Adham Makhadmeh (Jordan)
Indonesia  Flag of Indonesia.svg0–4Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta
Attendance: 60,304
Referee: Mooud Bonyadifard (Iran)
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg1–3Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Xiamen Egret Stadium, Xiamen
Attendance: 45,336
Referee: Muhammad Taqi bin Jahari (Singapore)
Indonesia  Flag of Indonesia.svg2–0Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg  Saudi Arabia
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta
Attendance: 55,970
Referee: Rustam Lutfullin (Uzbekistan)
Bahrain  Flag of Bahrain.svg2–2Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Bahrain National Stadium, Riffa
Attendance: 6,873
Referee: Ko Hyung-jin (South Korea)
Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svgvFlag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia
Report
Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney
Japan  Flag of Japan.svgvFlag of Bahrain.svg  Bahrain
Report
Saitama Stadium 2002, Saitama
Saudi Arabia  Flag of Saudi Arabia.svgvFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Report
King Saud University Stadium, Riyadh
Japan  Flag of Japan.svgvFlag of Saudi Arabia.svg  Saudi Arabia
Report
Saitama Stadium 2002, Saitama
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svgvFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Report
Hangzhou Sports Park Stadium, Hangzhou
Indonesia  Flag of Indonesia.svgvFlag of Bahrain.svg  Bahrain
Report
Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta
Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svgvFlag of Japan.svg  Japan
Report
Perth Stadium, Perth
Indonesia  Flag of Indonesia.svgvFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Report
Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta
Bahrain  Flag of Bahrain.svgvFlag of Saudi Arabia.svg  Saudi Arabia
Report
Bahrain National Stadium, Riffa
Japan  Flag of Japan.svgvFlag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia
Report
Suita City Football Stadium, Suita
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svgvFlag of Bahrain.svg  Bahrain
Report
Saudi Arabia  Flag of Saudi Arabia.svgvFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Report

Goalscorers

There have been 142 goals scored in 54 matches, for an average of 2.63 goals per match (as of 19 November 2024).

5 goals

4 goals

3 goals

2 goals

1 goal

1 own goal

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 The North Korean team has confirmed moving the match to Laos due to "security concerns".'"`UNIQ--ref-0000003B-QINU`"''"`UNIQ--ref-0000003C-QINU`"'
  2. ↑ The AFC has moved the match to a neutral venue due to security concerns relating to the 2024 Iran–Israel conflict.'"`UNIQ--ref-00000087-QINU`"'
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Palestine play all their home matches at a neutral venue until further notice, due to the ongoing Israel–Hamas war.'"`UNIQ--ref-00000101-QINU`"'
  4. 1 2 Because of traffic accidents holding up the Australians on the Shuto Expressway, Football Australia and JFA jointly requested to slightly postpone the match, but were denied by the AFC match commissioner.'"`UNIQ--ref-000001FE-QINU`"''"`UNIQ--ref-000001FF-QINU`"' Australia started warming up at 19:06, 29 minutes before kick-off.'"`UNIQ--ref-00000200-QINU`"' Australia, staying in the Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo in downtown Bunkyō, Tokyo,'"`UNIQ--ref-00000201-QINU`"''"`UNIQ--ref-00000202-QINU`"' took 2 hours 9 minutes (16:37-18:46) to arrive the stadium via chartered coach,'"`UNIQ--ref-00000203-QINU`"' while ordinary driving time from Tokyo Station is estimated to be 40 minutes, according to the stadium.'"`UNIQ--ref-00000204-QINU`"'

References

  1. 1 2 "AFC Competitions Calendar (Jul 2024 – Jun 2025)" (PDF). Asian Football Confederation. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  2. ↑ "Asia's pathway to the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 confirmed". Asian Football Confederation. 1 August 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  3. ↑ "AFC Competitions Committee approves key decisions on reformatted competitions". the-AFC. Asian Football Confederation. 1 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  4. 1 2 "Third round cast finalised". the-AFC.com. Asian Football Confederation. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
  5. ↑ "Road to 26 draw to reveal riveting battles for Asian contenders". the-AFC.com. Asian Football Confederation. 21 June 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  6. ↑ "Draw procedures for the AFC Preliminary Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26" (PDF). FIFA. 21 June 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  7. ↑ "Road to 26 - Draw Results & Match Schedule" (PDF). the-AFC.com. Asian Football Confederation. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
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