The draw for the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has set up some intriguing matchups, with four-time Asian champions Japan facing familiar rivals Australia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, China, and Indonesia. Japan’s technical director Masakuni Yamamoto acknowledged that this group presents a difficult and challenging task for his team. The
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After completing the second round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it is evident that Qatar emerged as a dominant force in the region. With two consecutive AFC Asian Cup victories under their belt, Qatar’s path to the third and final round of qualifiers was relatively untroubled. Led by star striker Almoez
Amnesty International has taken a stand against FIFA, urging the organization to release a review that investigates the treatment of migrant workers involved in the construction of stadia and infrastructure for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The independent review was conducted following the tournament that took place between November and December of 2022. Despite