Malaysia – 18 groups certified for the decisive third spherical of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, with the conclusion of the ultimate sixth spherical of the second stage yesterday, Tuesday.
These 18 groups have additionally reserved their locations within the 2027 Asian Cup within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
There have been 9 Arab groups among the many groups that certified for the ultimate spherical of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers: Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan, Palestine, Bahrain, UAE, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait.
The opposite 9 groups are: Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Iran, Uzbekistan, Indonesia, Australia, China, and Kyrgyzstan.
In keeping with the Asian Soccer Confederation, the draw for the third spherical of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup will happen on Thursday, June 27, 2024.
The 18 groups qualifying for the decisive third spherical shall be distributed into three teams, with six groups in every group, with the primary and second positioned groups from every group qualifying on to the 2026 World Cup, whereas the third and fourth positioned groups from every group will compete in an Asian playoff.
The group stage competitions of the Asian playoff will happen between October and November 2025 in a single location, the place the six groups are divided into two teams of three groups. The primary-place finishers within the two teams qualify instantly for the World Cup, whereas the second-place finishers in every group qualify for one elimination match, the winner of which advances to the continental playoff qualifiers.
Supply: RT
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2024-06-14 02:34:17
