About 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) is a tournament to select Asian teams that will earn spots in the final stage of the 23rd FIFA World Cup, namely the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
On August 1, 2022, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) officially announced the qualification formats for the 2026 World Cup and the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. Asia will have 8.5 qualification slots for the 2026 World Cup, consisting of 6 direct qualification spots, 2 AFC playoff spots, and 1 intercontinental playoff spot.  On March 20, 2025, in the 7th round of Group C of the Asian World Cup Qualifiers’ Round of 18, Japan defeated Bahrain 2-0, becoming the first team in global football to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. |
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Latest result from FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)
In the latest FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) action, Iraq faced United Arab Emirates during FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) on Nov 18, 2025, 4:00:00 PM UTC. Final score: 2 - 1 (Iraq secured victory).
The scoreboard read 0-0 at the break. Final result: 2-1.
Bruno De Oliveira, Alaeddine Zouhir, Amir Al-Ammari, Kouame Autonne, Lucas Pimenta, and Caio Lucas Fernandes picked up a yellow card.
Caio Lucas Fernandes scored once for United Arab Emirates. Mohanad Ali scored once for Iraq. Amir Al-Ammari scored once for Iraq.
Corners: Iraq earned 4, United Arab Emirates earned 3.
This fixture is part of Round 0 in the FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC).
The FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) Stats section shows recent fixtures and head-to-head encounters with key statistics.
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