The Asian Cup qualification is, as the name suggests, the process national teams must go through to earn a spot at the Asian Cup finals. This tournament decides the 24 participants in the AFC’s quadrennial competition. The first two rounds of the Asian Cup qualifying also act as the continent’s qualifying stages for the FIFA World Cup.
Australia coach Tony Popovic signed a contract extension Thursday ahead of their World Cup opener against Turkey that will take him through to the Asian Cup early next year.
Iraq return to the World Cup for the first time since making their debut 40 years ago, having taken a lengthy route to the finals under a coach who is no stranger to the tournam…
Saudi Arabia will host the 2027 Asian Cup in an all-Arab Group A, while two-time defending champions Qatar face Japan, after Saturday’s draw in Riyadh.