Japan, who are nine points clear of second-placed Australia in their group, are now sure of appearing at an eighth ...

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will put eight teams directly into the 2026 World Cup, with a ninth team ... star Heung-min Son is leading South Korea’s charge as they inch closer to ...

North Korea's performance in the AFC Round 2 World Cup Qualifiers started with promise. After overcoming initial predictions of a 0-3 defeat against Japan in the 36-team stage, they managed an ...

Iran is currently at the top of the table in Group A, while South Korea and Japan have are at the top of the table in Group B ...

Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday as South Korea were held but still inched closer along with a rampant Australia. Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo scored in ...

The teams hoping to earn passage discovered their opponents following the conclusion of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia ...

North Korea and UAE will be equally desperate for maximum points when they square off in their AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to ...

Saudi Arabia have become the first side since last October to stop Japan ... World Cup 26™ in Asia by playing out a goalless draw in Saitama. Later in the day, the likes of Australia, Korea ...

And while two members of that old guard in Japan and ... of benefit to AFC Asian Cup finalists Jordan, who moved into outright second in the group with their draw against South Korea.