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South Korea bounces back as Iraq, Australia progress in World Cup qualifiers
Iraq and Australia booked their third round berths while South Korea returned to form after their draw last week.
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
Five things to keep an eye on for match day 4 of the Asian World Cup qualifiers
From teams desperately needing a win to those on the verge of advancing, here are five things to look out for on match day 4 of the Asian World Cup qualifiers.
North Korea
Soccer
North Korea withdraws from 2022 World Cup
North Korea has officially pulled out of qualification for the 2022 Qatar World Cup, the Asian Football Confederation confirmed on Sunday.
North Korea
Soccer
North Korea game 'was like war' - South Korea
South Korea were happy to have made it back from Pyongyang in one piece after Tuesday's 2022 World Cup qualifier, a Korean FA official said.
North Korea
Soccer
Fans may have to follow Korean Derby by fax
South Korean football fans are facing the prospect of having to follow Tuesday's 2022 World Cup qualifier against North Korea in Pyongyang by fax.
football asia
As it happened: Stimac's India suffer another crushing defeat
India suffered their second successive defeat in the Intercontinental Cup, losing 5-2 against North Korea in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
FIFA World Cup
Top 10 WC memories: Portugal 7 North Korea 0
Cristiano Ronaldo left a lasting impression in 2010 as Portugal routed North Korea, whose misery extended well beyond the scoreline.
FIFA World Cup
S Korea thrash Japan to win East Asian title
South Korea handed fellow 2018 World Cup finalists Japan a brutal 4-1 thrashing in Tokyo on Saturday night to win the 2017 East Asian Championships.
FIFA World Cup
Shoji wonder goal fires Japan over China
Japan made it two wins out of two in the East Asian Championships after Gen Shoji's outrageous strike helped them to a 2-1 win over China on Tuesday.
football asia
Japan experiment without Kagawa, Honda
Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic has set his sights on another two wins in the at the East Asian Championship, despite the absence of Europe-based stars.
International
Ideguchi helps Japan edge North Korea
Japan scored a late 1-0 win over North Korea after China and South Korea played out a 2-2 draw on the opening day of the Esat Asian Championships.
football asia
Mou couldn't stop Malaysia defeats - Satia
Not even Jose Mourinho could have led Malaysia to Asian Cup victories over North Korea and Lebanon, says ex-national boss B. Satianathan.
football asia
Winless Vingada wants to stay for AFF Cup
Malaysia boss Nelo Vingada has vowed to fight on, despite failing to win any of his first seven matches and wants to stay on for the 2018 AFF Cup.
AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers
Malaysia lose again, exit Asian Cup race
Malaysia are officially out of contention for a place at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup after North Korean striker Kim Yu-song's first half hat trick.
football asia
TMJ to review Malaysia flops, boss Vingada
FAM boss TMJ will discuss the Malaysia national team after the second game of their Asian Cup qualifying double header vs. North Korea on Monday.
football asia
Malaysia to ring changes for Asian qualifier
Nelo Vingada will ring the changes for Malaysia's Asian Cup qualifier against North Korea on Monday after Friday's 4-1 defeat to the same opponents.
AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers
Malaysia thrashed 4-1 by North Korea
Malaysia's 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifying hopes lie in tatters after they were outclassed in a 4-1 defeat to North Korea.
football asia
Nor Azam fills in for Safiq for Malaysia
Pahang midfielder Nor Azam could win his first cap in place of the suspended Safiq Rahim in Friday's 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifier vs. North Korea.
football asia
Vingada eyes 'Cup final effect' on Malaysia
Nelo Vingada says the timing of Saturday's Malaysia Cup final could hinder his side's chances in this week's Asian Cup qualifiers vs. North Korea.
Safiq Rahim
Soccer
S. Kunanlan, Shas return to Malaysia squad
Nelo Vingada has called up 12 players from champions JDT for Malaysia's AFC Asian Cup qualifying double header against North Korea on Nov. 10 and 13.
football asia
Malaysia venue setback for Asian qualifiers
Malaysia have been dealt a potential blow for their Asian Cup qualifiers vs. North Korea on Nov. 10 and 13 set for remote Buriram instead of Bangkok.
Safiq Rahim
Soccer
Safiq escapes with one-game Malaysia ban
Captain Safiq Rahim has been cleared to play in the second match of Malaysia's crucial 2019 Asian Cup qualifying double header against North Korea.
football asia
Malaysia's Thailand home away from home
Winless Nelo Vingada is hopeful Malaysia will end their losing run now that they will face North Korea in Thailand in two Asian Cup qualifiers.
football asia
Malaysia to play N Korea in Thailand - AFC
Malaysia will face North Korea in a 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifying double header in Thailand next month after a ruling from Asia's governing body.
football asia
Malaysia to play N Korea at neutral venue
Malaysia will play both their AFC Asian Cup qualifying matches against North Korea in November on neutral territory, the AFC confirmed on Friday.
2025 WCQ - AFC Standings
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
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Qatar | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +14 | 12 |
India | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
Afghanistan | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -10 | 4 |
Kuwait | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
2025 Team Leaders
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