Asian Cup: Champions stumble but big boys make it
The group stage of the 2019 Asian Cup is over, but there have been plenty of talking points from the competition so far. Here are five things.
2019 Schedule
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National team a source of pride for war-torn Yemen
Yemen will be making their Asian Cup debut when they face Iran on Monday and Milos Brozek is confident stage fright will not be an issue.
Philippines, Yemen qualify for first Asian Cup
Philippines, North Korea and Yemen earned the final three qualification places for next year's Asian Cup on Tuesday.
FIFA: Trump ban may prevent U.S. 2026 bid
"Mr. Trump is the president of the United States of America and as such of course [I have] huge respect for what he does," Infantino said.
AFC WCQ: Australia and Jordan both cruise
Australia hammered Tajikistan 7-0 in AFC World Cup qualifying in Ange Postecoglou's biggest win as head coach on Thursday.
AFC WCQ: Cahill hat trick vs. Bangladesh
Australia's record-scorer Tim Cahill grabbed a first half hat trick as the Asian champions eased to a 4-0 victory over Bangladesh.
Fenix: Azkals' hopes take another hit
A Philippines World Cup campaign that began so well is now in tatters after a home loss to Yemen, writes Ryan Fenix in Manilla.
Yemen default World Cup qualifier
FIFA has ordered Yemen to default a World Cup qualifying match for fielding a player who was technically banned.
AFC WC Qualifiers: India shocked by Guam
Asia's smallest football nation Guam have sprung yet another surprise in Group D of the AFC WC qualifiers by defeating visitors India 2-1 on Tuesday.
2019 WCQ Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iran | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | +8 | 22 |
| South Korea | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +1 | 15 |
| Syria | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 13 |
| Uzbekistan | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | -1 | 13 |
| China | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 12 |
| Qatar | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -7 | 7 |