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Why Asian champions Qatar are struggling in the World Cup qualifiers is anyone's guess Why Asian champions Qatar are struggling in the World Cup qualifiers is anyone's guess

Qatar have won the last two AFC Asian Cups -- so why are they struggling in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers?

UN praises Qatar World Cup reforms, outlines areas for improvement UN praises Qatar World Cup reforms, outlines areas for improvement

Qatar was praised at the United Nations' top human rights body on Tuesday for improving labor laws before the 2022 World Cup, though it was urged to fully abolish its employment system for migrant workers.

AFC Asian Cup-winning exploits once again sees Akram Afif crowned Player of the Year AFC Asian Cup-winning exploits once again sees Akram Afif crowned Player of the Year

In the same year he lifted the AFC Asian Cup, Akram Afif has once again been recognised as the continent's Player of the Year.

What we learned as the third round of Asian qualifiers for the World Cup got underway What we learned as the third round of Asian qualifiers for the World Cup got underway

From the Japanese juggernaut to numerical deficits not mattering, here's what we learnt from the third round of Asian qualifiers.

Third round of Asian qualifiers only one game old but several teams already on rocky ground Third round of Asian qualifiers only one game old but several teams already on rocky ground

Five teams already look in a precarious position just one game into the third round of Asian World Cup qualifiers.

The main talking points as the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup begins The main talking points as the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup begins

There is plenty to look forward to as the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup begins on Thursday.

The 18 teams contesting the third round of Asian qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup The 18 teams contesting the third round of Asian qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup

18 teams are still in the hunt to reach the World Cup as the third round of Asian qualifiers kick off on Thursday.

Japan, Australia, Saudi Arabia to clash again in Asian World Cup qualifiers Japan, Australia, Saudi Arabia to clash again in Asian World Cup qualifiers

Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia will renew their respective rivalries in the third round of the Asian World Cup qualifiers.

5 years of Igor Stimac: Does he deserve more time? 5 years of Igor Stimac: Does he deserve more time?

The end of India's 3rd round dreams have raised again the questions surrounding head coach Igor Stimac's future.

AIFF's demand for justice over referee AIFF's demand for justice over referee "error" is the most bizarre of own goals

AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey has written to FIFA and AFC for "sporting compensation" over a controversial goal by Qatar against India in their final FIFA World Cup qualifier.

WCQ - AFC Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Iran 6 +7 16
2 Uzbekistan 6 +3 13
3 United Arab Emira.. 6 +8 10
4 Qatar 6 -7 7
5 Kyrgyz Republic 6 -7 3
6 North Korea 6 -4 2
Full Table

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Almoez Ali 12 10 1
Akram Afif 3 10 5
Ibrahim Al Has.. 2 8 1

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Akram Afif 5 10 3
Homam Ahmed 4 8 0
Almoez Ali 1 10 12