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2023 Fixtures
South Korea dropped points in a draw against Thailand but still maintained their Group C lead after China failed to capitalize.
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 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.
Check out all the results and venues for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar, including the knockout bracket.
As they bowed out of the Asian Cup, Iran's golden generation might just have missed their best chance of winning a first trophy since 1976.
After chaos and controversy that lasted from the first minute to the 107th, Qatar have survived against Iran to reach a second straight Asian Cup final.
Hosts and defending champions Qatar beat Iran 3-2 in a thrilling Asian Cup semifinal on Wednesday at Al Thumama Stadium where striker Almoez Ali scored the winner to set up a title clash with Jordán.
Amir Ghalenoel has said that the 2023 Asian Cup may represent the "last dance" for several members of his veteran squad ahead of their semifinal clash with the host nation and defending champions Qatar on Wednesday evening.
In a clash of two teams brimming with talent, it was Iran's heart that fuelled a 2-1 comeback win over Japan in the Asian Cup quarterfinals.
With Japan expected to finally come good at the Asian Cup, they would instead run out of luck as Iran eliminated them from the Asian Cup quarterfinals.
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 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
# | Player | Goals | M | A |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sardar Azmoun | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
Hossein Kanani | 2 | 4 | 0 | |
Mehdi Taremi | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Top Assists
# | Player | Assists | M | G |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mehdi Taremi | 2 | 4 | 2 | |
Sardar Azmoun | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
Mohammad Moheb.. | 1 | 4 | 1 |