Qatar placed with top seed Iran as Asian qualifiers for World Cup 2026 set
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Kuala Lumpur: The continent s path to the FIFA World Cup 2026 was finalised following the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 26 Preliminary Draw AFC A...
Kuala Lumpur: The continent's path to the FIFA World Cup 2026 was finalised following the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 26 Preliminary Draw – AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road To 26 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.
The 18 teams were divided into three groups, with eight confirmed berths and a possible additional spot via a playoff available for Asia at the FIFA World Cup 2026 to be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Kyrgyz Republic, Indonesia and Palestine are making their debuts at this stage of the AFC Asian Qualifiers.
Group A will see top seeds Islamic Republic of Iran challenged by reigning AFC Asian Cup champions Qatar, Uzbekistan, United Arab Emirates, Kyrgyz Republic and DPR Korea.
Iran are seeking their sixth appearance at the FIFA World Cup