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Japan make hard work of Qatar victory but remain on course for Olympic berth Japan make hard work of Qatar victory but remain on course for Olympic berth

It should have been easier -- but Japan were ultimately able to beat Qatar and reach the U-23 Asian Cup semis.

Big guns loom large at AFC U-23 Asian Cup with dominant early displays Big guns loom large at AFC U-23 Asian Cup with dominant early displays

Early frontrunners have emerged at the U-23 Asian Cup, and it is unsurprisingly some of the usual suspects.

Indonesia left outraged by refereeing decision in opening AFC U-23 Asian Cup defeat Indonesia left outraged by refereeing decision in opening AFC U-23 Asian Cup defeat

Indonesia were left feeling a sense of injustice as they began the AFC U-23 Asian Cup with a loss to Qatar.

South Korea bounces back as Iraq, Australia progress in World Cup qualifiers South Korea bounces back as Iraq, Australia progress in World Cup qualifiers

Iraq and Australia booked their third round berths while South Korea returned to form after their draw last week.

Five things to keep an eye on for match day 4 of the Asian World Cup qualifiers Five things to keep an eye on for match day 4 of the Asian World Cup qualifiers

From teams desperately needing a win to those on the verge of advancing, here are five things to look out for on match day 4 of the Asian World Cup qualifiers.

South Korea held by Thailand in first game of post-Klinsmann era South Korea held by Thailand in first game of post-Klinsmann era

South Korea dropped points in a draw against Thailand but still maintained their Group C lead after China failed to capitalize.

Five things to keep an eye on as Asian qualifiers for 2026 FIFA World Cup return Five things to keep an eye on as Asian qualifiers for 2026 FIFA World Cup return

After a four-month hiatus, the second round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup returns this week -- and there's plenty to keep a close eye on.

The gap between Asia's best and the rest has closed; World Cup will be next The gap between Asia's best and the rest has closed; World Cup will be next

The 2023 Asian Cup has shown that the gap between Asia's elite and the second tier has closed, and that could have a significant flow-on effect at the 2026 World Cup.

Asian Cup champions Qatar celebrate at victory parade in Doha Asian Cup champions Qatar celebrate at victory parade in Doha

Qatar celebrate back-to-back Asian Cup titles after beating Jordan 3-1.

Qatar Asian Cup hero Afif eyes Europe after final hat trick Qatar Asian Cup hero Afif eyes Europe after final hat trick

After netting a hat trick in Qatar's 3-2 Asian Cup final win over Jordan, Akram Afif has said that he'd be open to playing in Europe again but that the decision is not his alone to make.

WCQ - AFC Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Qatar 4 +14 12
2 India 4 -3 4
3 Afghanistan 4 -10 4
4 Kuwait 4 -1 3
Full Table

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Almoez Ali 7 4 0
Akram Afif 2 4 2
Moustafa Tarek 2 3 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Homam Ahmed 4 3 0
Akram Afif 2 4 2
Jassem Abdulsa.. 1 4 0