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FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: AFC Standings Shake-Up
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Agli News / 6 months
- June 19, 2024
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Even though they might not be a match for mighty Qatar, the Blue Tigers must at least get a draw to overtake third-placed Afghanistan in Group A and earn a third-round spot should the Afghans remain stagnant.
This is the last batch of match fixtures of the second round of the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers 2026 and this is the last chance for many teams to try to qualify for the third round. India is in this bunch, which will still bank on the possibility of making history.
This is the last batch of match fixture of the second round of the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers 2026 and this is really the last chance for many teams to try to qualify for the third round. India is in this bunch, which will still banking on the possibility of making history.
Here are how the tables of the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers 2026 are looking:
Group A:
| Positions | Teams | Matches | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 1 | Qatar | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 15 | 16 |
| 2 | Kuwait | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 7 |
| 3 | India | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | -4 | 5 |
| 4 | Afghanistan | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13 | -10 | 6 |
Group B:
| Positions | Teams | Matches | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 1 | Japan | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 24 | 18 |
| 2 | North Korea | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 9 |
| 3 | Syria | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 7 |
| 4 | Myanmar | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 27 | -24 | 1 |
Group C:
| Positions | Teams | Matches | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 1 | South Korea | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 19 | 16 |
| 2 | China | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 8 |
| 3 | Thailand | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 8 |
| 4 | Singapore | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 24 | -19 | 1 |
Group D:
| Positions | Teams | Matches | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 1 | Oman | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 12 |
| 2 | Kyrgyzstan | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 10 |
| 3 | Malaysia | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 8 |
| 4 | Chinese Taipei | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 15 | -13 | 1 |
Group E:
| Positions | Teams | Matches | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 1 | Iran | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 13 |
| 2 | Uzbekistan | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 13 |
| 3 | Turkmenistan | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 14 | -10 | 1 |
| 4 | Hong Kong | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 15 | -11 | 1 |
Group F:
| Positions | Teams | Matches | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 1 | Iraq | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 13 | 16 |
| 2 | Indonesia | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 10 |
| 3 | Vietnam | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 7 |
| 4 | Philippines | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 14 | -11 | 1 |
Group G:
| Positions | Teams | Matches | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 1 | Saudi Arabia | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 13 |
| 2 | Jordan | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 10 |
| 3 | Tajikistan | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 5 |
| 4 | Pakistan | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 23 | -22 | 0 |
Group H:
| Positions | Teams | Matches | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 1 | UAE | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 14 | 15 |
| 2 | Bahrain | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| 3 | Yemen | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 4 |
| 4 | Nepal | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 18 | -18 | 0 |
Group I:
| Positions | Teams | Matches | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 1 | Australia | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 18 |
| 2 | Palestine | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 8 |
| 3 | Lebanon | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | -7 | 3 |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 16 | -15 |
Must-Win Matches for Other Teams in the Final Round
Vietnam vs. UAE
Other teams like Vietnam and North Korea also are in the same position where they have to rely on other sides of their groups to concede points.
Vietnam has to win in this match which will help the team to have a better chance of making it to the next level. Since they are fighting an aggressive internal group, they have to ensure they get each point.
North Korea vs. Japan
North Korea is set up to be challenged, and given to Japan. The current round’s victory is crucial for them to have a shot at the third round.
Syria vs. Myanmar
Syria must defeat Myanmar in the match to remain in the qualifier round in the Asia cup.
This match is important for them as they are considered to work towards leaving that position on the ladder.
Afghanistan’s Recent Performance in Qualifiers
Afghanistan has a mixed track record in the qualifiers. Although they have produced performances that had the potential to win the match, they have been very uneven in their effort.
At the moment they are positioned third in Group A with 6 points gained therein through 6 fixtures.
Their recent performance is levelled by draws and losses and the major worry is the defence; the team has conceded as many as 13 goals.
