Japan is within touching distance of an eighth successive World Cup appearance after beating China 3-1 in Xiamen put the team 10 points clear in its Asian qualifying group.

Shin Tae-yong says his team believe they can reach their first finals since 1938; fellow Korean Son pays tribute to ‘inspiring’ Palestine.

The Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia match ended with a score of 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Marselino Ferdinan scored two goals.

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Indonesia coach Shin Tae-yong believes his team's shock 2-0 win over former Asian champions Saudi Arabia in Jakarta on Tuesday gives them a real chance of reaching the 2026 World Cup. Marselino Ferdinan struck twice against the Herve Renard-coached Saudis to secure his country's first win in the third phase of the continent's qualifiers,

A ruthless Japan moved to the brink of qualifying for their eighth straight World Cup after beating old rivals China 3-1 away on Tuesday.The convincing victory gave Japan five wins and a draw in Asian qualifying Group C and took them to within touching distance of a place at the 2026 World Cup.

While Japan run away with thrilling Group C, just one point separates second-place Australia and bottom side China.