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Malaysia's 2024 ASEAN Championship challenge will be without a whole host of key men, including Arif Aiman.
Thailand without star men in quest for historic third consecutive ASEAN crown
A lack of familiar names should not mean Thailand are to be underestimated at the upcoming ASEAN Championship.
How close are Japan to Moriyasu's bold target of winning the World Cup?
Hajime Moriyasu has said Japan's goal is not to reach the World Cup but to win it. Are they a realistic chance?
Son lauds Palestine spirit as example to follow
Son Heung-Min praised Palestine for the spirit they showed in holding South Korea to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday.
Why Asian champions Qatar are struggling to qualify for the World Cup is anyone's guess
Qatar have won the last two AFC Asian Cups -- so why are they struggling in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers?
Indonesia hero Marselino will continue to keep the faith in World Cup dream
Despite recent adversity, Marselino Ferdinan kept the faith he could play his role in Indonesia's World Cup quest.
In Ueda's absence, Ogawa issues legitimate claim as Japan's alternative spearhead
With Ayase Ueda absent, Kōki Ogawa took his chance to lead the Japan attack with both hands this past week.
Marselino too good to be out of the Indonesia starting XI, or stagnating in England
Marselino Ferdinan inspired a memorable Indonesia win to give a reminder that he belongs in the starting XI.
Ogura focuses on positives after 'sleeping' Lions suffer shock loss in final warmup
Singapore's final warmup for the ASEAN Championship saw them fall to a disappointing 3-2 loss to Chinese Taipei.
Two months on from 7-0 humbling, will China fare any better in rematch with Japan?
China will be looking to show how far they've come from the last time they met Japan and suffered a 7-0 humbling.
The increasingly-influential Fayzullaev could be Uzbekistan's unlikeliest target man
Abbosbek Fayzullaev is the future of Uzbekistan. In the present, he might even be their unlikeliest main man in attack.
Indonesia given brutal reminder of gulf in class that still exists as Japan run riot
For the first time in the third round of Asian qualifiers, Indonesia were given a reality check by Japan.
Son's milestone goal just the icing on the cake on a night of positives for South Korea
Son Heung-Min's 50th international goal was just one of several positives from South Korea's win over Kuwait.
That Singapore were not happy with first win under Ogura is the biggest positive
Singapore claimed a first win under Tsutomu Ogura on Thursday. Rightfully, they didn't seem too happy about it.
Will Yuma Suzuki be the best Japanese striker to never play for the Samurai Blue?
Yuma Suzuki's record speaks for itself yet he continues to be overlooked by Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu.
Legendary Myo Hlaing Win faces challenge of guiding Myanmar back up ASEAN football summit
Myo Hlaing Win was a Myanmar legend as a player. He now faces a different challenge as national team coach.
Who do Japan turn to in order to fill massive Ayase Ueda void?
With Ayase Ueda sidelined, Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu will have a huge void to fill in the upcoming Asian qualifiers.
Jordan and FC Seoul star Yazan Al-Arab eager to book World Cup, ACL tickets
Yazan Al-Arab is hoping what has been a busy 2024 still has more joy to come with both Jordan and FC Seoul.
Japan suffer blow with Ueda out for rest of 2024
Japan will be without star striker Ayase Ueda for November's Asian qualifiers against Indonesia and China.
Asian Cup-winning exploits once again sees Afif crowned AFC 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.
Foreign-born imports vs. homegrown talent: Indonesia's balancing act
With Indonesia's influx of foreign-born imports, Shin Tae-Yong now faces a tricky balancing act.
The ASEAN Championship lineup is now set -- so how are the contenders shaping up?
The 2024 ASEAN Championship lineup is set -- but what did each team get up to this international window?
In Son's absence, Oh Hyeon-Gyu stakes claim to be South Korea's main man in attack
South Korea's recent struggles to settle on their first-choice striker might just have been solved by Oh Hyeon-Gyu.
Japan nearly masters of their own downfall but quality in reserve comes to the rescue
Japan nearly contrived to lose to Australia but had too much quality waiting in the wings to be defeated.
High-flying Japan wary of rejuvenated Australia
Japan will not be underestimating Australia despite being favourites for Tuesday's Asian World Cup qualifying clash.
AFC Cup Qualifying Ladder
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| Indonesia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 6 |
| Kuwait | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| Nepal | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -12 | 0 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Palestine | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +10 | 9 |
| Philippines | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 4 |
| Mongolia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Yemen | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -7 | 1 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Uzbekistan | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +9 | 9 |
| Thailand | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Maldives | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -6 | 3 |
| Sri Lanka | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| India | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9 |
| Hong Kong | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Afghanistan | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| Cambodia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 1 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Bahrain | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 9 |
| Malaysia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| Turkmenistan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| Bangladesh | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Tajikistan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
| Kyrgyz Republic | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| Singapore | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 3 |
| Myanmar | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 0 |