As the Indonesian capital winds down for the day, the Socceroos are seen training in preparation for a World Cup qualifier against Indonesia. The training grounds are shared with young children playing their own games on the surrounding pitches. This unique situation showcases the blend of a seasoned national team alongside the budding talents of
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Qatar, as the reigning AFC Asian Cup champions, have continued their domination in the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With a strong performance in the second round, where they picked up five wins and a draw, Qatar secured their spot in the third round. Star striker Almoez Ali impressed with seven goals,
Japan, a four-time Asian champion, has been drawn into a challenging group for the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team will face Australia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, China, and Indonesia in the upcoming matches. This draw brings back memories of previous encounters with Saudi Arabia and Australia in the
After an intriguing seven-month period, the second round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a close on Tuesday. With the World Cup expanding to 48 teams, Asia will now have at least eight representatives at the tournament in two years’ time. The increase in competing nations has also seen a