Four talking points from dramatic week of Asian World Cup qualifiers
AUSTRALIA: Remember when critics of FIFA’s decision to expand the World Cup to 48 teams claimed it would spell the end of the qualifying stages?
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Son blames bad pitches as South Korea slip up in World Cup qualifying
Son Heung-min blamed South Korea’s shoddy pitches for their 2026 World Cup qualifying struggles after a 1-1 draw with Jordan left them sweating on an automatic place at the tournament.
South Korea's Son bemoans poor pitches after another World Cup home draw
SEOUL : Captain Son Heung-min believes poor pitches have contributed to South Korea's stuttering World Cup qualifying campaign after the Taeguk Warriors were held to two home 1-1 draws in the March international window.
Palestina Masih Jaga Asa ke Piala Dunia 2026
Palestina masih menjaga asa lolos ke Piala Dunia 2026. Hasil itu diraih usai Singa Kanaan memenangi laga kontra Irak.
Son Heung-Min Blames Bad Pitches As South Korea Slip Up In World Cup Qualifying
Son Heung-min blamed South Korea's shoddy pitches for their 2026 World Cup qualifying struggles after a 1-1 draw with Jordan left them sweating on an automatic place at the tournament. The Koreans were held at home for a second game in a row on Tuesday after also drawing with Oman last week and hold a precarious lead at the top of Asian qualifying Group B with an away trip to third-placed Iraq still to come. South Korea's two qualifiers in March were moved away from Seoul because of the capital stadium's poor pitch but skipper Son said the turf was still below par and took aim at his country's football administrators.
Lawan Bahrain, Ajang Balas Dendam dan Berburu Tiket Peringkat Tiga
Hari ini adalah kesempatan Indonesia untuk kembali merebut kemenangan yang sebelumnya tertahan. Dalam pertandingan tandang melawan Bahrain di National Stadium Bahrian Riffa, pada Kamis (10/10/2024) lalu, Indonesia ditahan imbang 2-2. Sejumlah pihak menyebut jika hasil imbang ini menimbulkan kontroversi. Pemicu utamanya adalah waktu tambahan dari wasit keempat cuma enam menit. Mengutip detikSport, Wasit asal Oman, Ahmed Al Kaf, tetap membiarkan permainan Bahrain melawan Indonesia terus berjalan kendati waktu tambahan melebihi yang sudah ditetapkan.
Klasemen Kualifikasi Piala Dunia 2026 Zona Asia Jelang Matchday 8
Simak di sini klasemen Kualifikasi Piala Dunia 2026 Zona Asia pada babak ketiga untuk sementara, menjelang bergulirnya rangkaian pertandingan di Matchday 8. Indonesia sementara berada di posisi keempat Grup C.
Oman’s Al-Zubair ready for new racing challenges in Europe
MUSCAT: Having won the opening race of the 2025 Middle East Trophy at the Dubai 24 Hour in January, Omani driver Al-Faisal Al-Zubair of Al-Manar Racing is now set to take on a new challenge in one of Europe’s most prestigious GT racing championships.