Kyrgyz Republic

Kyrgyz Republic

5th in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
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.

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.

The 18 teams advancing to the final round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup The 18 teams advancing to the final round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

With the second round of the Asian qualifiers completed, 18 teams are still in the hunt to reach the World Cup.

Who is still a chance of progressing in the Asian World Cup qualifiers heading into the final day? Who is still a chance of progressing in the Asian World Cup qualifiers heading into the final day?

13 are through but five spots in the third round of Asian qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup are still up for grabs.

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.

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.

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?

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
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Joel Kojo 6 12 2
Odilzhon Abdur.. 2 11 0
Kai Merk 2 9 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Joel Kojo 2 12 6
Eldiyar Zarypb.. 2 10 1
Valeri Kichin 2 9 1