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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.

Ex-China FA president jailed for life over $10m bribes Ex-China FA president jailed for life over $10m bribes

A former chief of China's football association has been sentenced to life in prison for accepting more than $10 million in bribes, state media reported on Tuesday, following one of the biggest anti-corruption probes in the sport in years.

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.

Cautious optimism can grow into more should Singapore deny China once more Cautious optimism can grow into more should Singapore deny China once more

The start of the Tsutomu Ogura era was brought cautious optimism for Singapore -- but that could grow into more if they can deny China again on Tuesday.

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.

AFC Asian Cup 2023 bracket, results and venues AFC Asian Cup 2023 bracket, results and venues

Check out all the results and venues for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar, including the knockout bracket.

Which of Asian Cup's eliminated teams are heading home with pride and which were disappointments? Which of Asian Cup's eliminated teams are heading home with pride and which were disappointments?

Of the eight teams heading home after the group stage of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, who can be proud of their efforts? And who truly disappointed?

Asian Cup knockout stage: Which nations have qualified, which teams are out Asian Cup knockout stage: Which nations have qualified, which teams are out

The group stage of the Asian Cup has concluded after a dramatic final match day. Here's who has qualified and who's heading home.

Jankovic not worried about future with China on verge of Asian Cup exit Jankovic not worried about future with China on verge of Asian Cup exit

China coach Aleksandar Jankovic said his team were still alive in the Asian Cup after finishing third in Group A and he was not worried about losing his job after Monday's 1-0 loss to Qatar.

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
Wu Lei 5 4 1
Wang Shangyuan 1 4 1
Wei Shihao 1 4 1

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Wu Lei 1 4 5
Wang Shangyuan 1 4 1
Wei Shihao 1 4 1