Three more matches valid for the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup (third phase) have just ended. A hard-fought victory for Uzbekistan (Shomurodov also scored), easier victories for South Korea and Jordan.
World Cup Qualifiers – Third Stage
China – Saudi Arabia 1-2
North Korea – Qatar 2-2
Indonesia – Australia 0-0
Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan 2-3
Oman – South Korea 1-3
Palestine – Jordan 1-3
18:00 Bahrain – Japan
18:00 United Arab Emirates – Iran
20:00 Kuwait – Iraq
Rankings
Group A
Uzbekistan 6
United Arab Emirates 3
Iran 3
North Korea 1
Qatar 1
Kyrgyzstan 0
Group B
South Korea 4
Jordan 4
Iraq 3
Kuwait 1
Palestine 1
Oman 0
Group C
Saudi Arabia 4
Japan 3
Bahrain 3
Indonesia 2
Australia 1
China 0