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FIFA 2026 World Cup Asia Qualifiers: Schedule, Teams And All You Need To Know

Prepare for the exhilarating showdown of the FIFA World Cup Asia Qualifiers' second round! Group A's football heavyweights Afghanistan, India, Kuwait, and Qatar converge for a battle that promises to redefine sporting glory.

With venues like the illustrious Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait, the vibrant Kalinga Stadium in Odisha, along with other iconic grounds, the stage is set for a clash of skill, determination, and pure footballing brilliance.

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The Indian squad braces for intense encounters against their formidable rivals, igniting the matches on November 16 and 21 with a blaze of anticipation. As the drama unfolds in stadiums like Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar and Abdullah Al Dabil Stadium in Dammam, the quest for a coveted spot in the FIFA World Cup intensifies.

Don't miss a moment of this thrilling journey, with live streaming and telecast options ensuring every goal, every breathtaking play, and every heart-stopping moment is right at your fingertips. The passion, the resilience, and the unyielding pursuit of victory be ready to witness the unfolding drama and the relentless pursuit of footballing glory in the second round of the FIFA World Cup Asia Qualifiers.

FIFA 2026 World Cup Asia Qualifiers: Teams

(Group A)

  • Afghanistan
  • India
  • Kuwait
  • Qatar

(Group B)

  • Japan
  • Syria
  • DPR Korea
  • Myanmar

(Group C)

  • Korea Republic
  • China PR
  • Thailand
  • Singapore

(Group D)

  • Oman
  • Kyrgyz Republic
  • Malaysia
  • Chinese Taipei

(Group E)

  • IR Iran
  • Uzbekistan
  • Turkmenistan
  • Hong Kong

(Group F)

  • Iraq
  • Vietnam
  • Philippines
  • Indonesia

(Group G)

  • Saudi Arabia
  • Jordan
  • Tajikistan
  • Pakistan

(Group H)

  • United Arab Emirates
  • Bahrain
  • Yemen or Sri Lanka
  • Nepal

(Group I)

  • Australia
  • Palestine
  • Lebanon
  • Bangladesh

FIFA 2026 World Cup Asia Qualifiers: Schedule

Round 1: 9 -17 October, 2023

Round 2: 13 November, 2023 -11 June, 2024

Round 3: 2 September, 2024 -10 June, 2025

Asian play-offs (Rounds 4 & 5): 6 October, 2025 -18 November, 2025

Fifa 2026 World Cup Asia Qualifiers: Live Streaming and Telecast

Live Streaming: Fancode

Telecast: Sports 18

Story first published: Thursday, November 16, 2023, 0:46 [IST]
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