Preview &#۸۲۱۱; Group A: Tajikistan v Qatar
Friday’s 3-0 victory against Lebanon stretched Qatar’s AFC Asian Cup winning streak to eight matches – stretching back to their 2019 title triumph – and should the China PR-Lebanon tie…
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Group D: Japan ۴-۲ Vietnam
Hajime Moriyasu’s side were made to work for the three points in their meeting with former Japan coach Philippe Troussier, whose team rattled the Samurai Blue before slipping to a…
Preview &#۸۲۱۱; Group E: Korea Republic v Bahrain
The 1990 FIFA World Cup winner, who had previously steered Germany to third place in the 2006 FIFA World Cup and guided the United States to the 2013 CONCACAF Gold…
Tiredness not a factor for Korea Republic’s Hwang; Al Aswad counting on Bahraini teamwork
Komail Alaswad, meanwhile, wants his Bahrain side to relish the challenge of facing one of Asia’s best and prove themselves worthy of a place in the knockout stage of Qatar…
Malaysia’s Davies has high expectations; Haddad wants Jordan to remain grounded
Jordan’s Ehsan Haddad, however, said his team will adopt a cautious attitude despite having the psychological advantage of winning their last two encounters against the Southeast Asian side. Jordan defeated…
Iraq’s Rashid wary of Indonesia, Mangkualam ready for the challenge
The Lions of Mesopotamia had run riot in a 5-1 triumph over their upcoming opponents two months ago in the Preliminary Joint Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and…
Group E &#۸۲۱۱; Malaysia v Jordan: Facts &#۰۳۸; Figures
Both are targeting extended runs, setting the stage for blockbuster affair. First meeting This will be the first ever clash between Malaysia and Jordan at the AFC Asian Cup; the…
Group D &#۸۲۱۱; Indonesia v Iraq: Facts &#۰۳۸; Figures
Iraq, the 2007 champions, will be braced for a tough test from a side determined to make an impact on the continental stage. Familiar foes While this will be the…
Group E &#۸۲۱۱; Korea Republic v Bahrain: Facts &#۰۳۸; Figures
Bahrain, however, will believe in their chances as they seek a spot in the knockout stage. Renewed rivalry Korea Republic and Bahrain have met three times in the AFC Asian…
Al Haydos warns Qatar against complacency
Akram Afif scored a brace with Almoez Ali netting one in the win over Lebanon on Friday as Qatar took the early lead in Group A but Al Haydos said…