More Qualifying - Asia news

Japan top in World Cup group after struggle to beat Cambodia

Japan edged closer to their sixth World Cup finals on Tuesday after a lacklustre 2-0 win over bottom side Cambodia.

Dhruv George

November 17, 2015

Japan

Qatar first to qualify for Asian Cup, Iran win

Qatar became the first side to book a spot at the 2019 Asian Cup and the next round of 2018 World Cup qualifiers on a busy Tuesday.

Dhruv George

November 17, 2015

Cahill bags hat-trick as Australia thump Bangladesh 4-0

Tim Cahill scored his first international hat-trick in over a decade as Australia crushed Bangladesh 4-0 in their 2018 World Cup qualifier in Dhaka.

Dhruv George

November 17, 2015

Australia’s Tim Cahill (2nd L) is congratulated after scoring a goal during their World Cup qualifier against Bangladesh in Dhaka

Iran ignore visa trouble to cash in on Guam defensive woe

Despite absent players and staff members Iran brushed aside a challenge from Guam in the World Cup Qualifier match on Tuesday.

Dhruv George

November 17, 2015

Sutherland defends scrapped tour as Socceroos travel to Bangladesh

Australia's cricket chief has defended the postponement of a test tour of Bangladesh as the soccer team 'Socceroos' play a World Cup qualifier this week.

Dhruv George

November 14, 2015

Cricket Australia Chief Executive Sutherland speaks at a news conference, about the death of Australian cricketer Hughes, in Sydney