Asian Cup: South Korea, Qatar into quarterfinals
Kim Jin-su's header took South Korea past stubborn Bahrain and Qatar wrestled their way past Iraq as the victors move to the quarterfinals.
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Asian Cup Diaries - Chhetri in demand, an Iraqi odyssey
Sunil Chhetri's popularity, Pakistani food in Abu Dhabi and an Iraqi fan's journey feature in our Asian Cup diaries.
Argentina thrash Iraq with host of debut goals
Argentina easily overcame Iraq 4-0 in a friendly in Saudi Arabia on Thursday with four players scoring their first senior international goals.
USM Alger officials unconcerned by Saddam Hussein chants
Officials of Algerian club USM Alger have played down the chants from fans about the late Iraqi leader at a match that prompted a political crisis.
Eriksson considering Iraq job after talks - report
Iraqi football officials are confident that former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson will sign up to lead the country at next year's Asian Cup.
Iraq urges FIFA to end home internationals ban
Ban was imposed following Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990 and covered everything except local matches.
Malaysia outclassed by Iraq in U23 opener
Individual mistakes proved costly as Ong Kim Swee's Malaysia were on the wrong side of a 4-1 defeat by Iraq to open their AFC U23 campaign in China.
Malaysia ready to upset Iraq in U23 opener
Coach Ong Kim Swee says Malaysia are capable of upsetting 2013 champions Iraq in Wednesday's AFC U23 opener in Changsu, China.
JDT recruit Adam primed for AFC U23 test
JDT's Adam Nor Azlin believes Malaysia will give a good account of themselves at the 2018 AFC Under-23 Championship in China, despite a tough draw.
Iraq 'done Malaysia homework' at AFC U23
Iraq coach Abdul Ghani says he has respect for Malaysia as they prepare to take on the underdogs at the AFC U23 Championship in China on Wednesday.
Syria can learn from Iraq to upset Aussies
Syria can learn from the heroics of 2007 Asian champions Iraq to upset the Socceroos in Thursday's 2018 AFC World Cup playoff in Malacca, Malaysia.
Japan book World Cup spot, Koreans held
Japan beat Australia to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, China won to keep their hopes alive, as South Korea drew in the penultimate round on Thursday.
Phoenix seals Abbas' return to the A-League
Wellington Phoenix have signed former Newcastle Jets and Sydney FC star Ali Abbas for a return to the A-League.
Iraq boss remembers Asian Cup miracle
Ten years after Iraq's shock 2007 Asian Cup triumph, victorious coach Jorvan Vieira says tea and sleepless nights drove a war-torn nation to glory.
AFC WCQ: Qatar beat S. Korea; Japan draw
Japan, China and U.A.E. were all held to costly draws in 2018 AFC World Cup qualifying, while Qatar kept slim hopes of Russia alive with S. Korea win.
Iraq earn WCQ draw against Socceroos
The Socceroos have escaped with a nerve-wracking 1-1 draw against Iraq amid dreadful conditions in Tehran to leave their WCQ hopes in the balance.
Cahill keen to start for the Socceroos
Socceroos talisman Tim Cahill says he's ready to lead Australia's line in next month's World Cup qualifiers.
Iraq submits 'El Clasico' film for Oscars
Iraq's official foreign-language Oscar submission this year is a film called "El Clasico" about two young Kurds who try to meet Cristiano Ronaldo.
AFC WCQ: Lippi's China flop, Australia draw
Both China and Australia were held to draws by Qatar and Thailand respectively on matchday five of the AFC World Cup qualifiers.
AFC: Australia, Japan draw; China beaten
Mile Jedinak's penalty salvaged a 1-1 draw for Australia against Japan while Iraq and Uzbekistan secured victories in 2018 AFC World Cup qualifying.
AFC: Kiatisuk targets Thai win against Iraq
Kiatisak Senamuang has urged Thailand to maintain their focus over the entire 90 minutes in Tuesday's 2018 AFC World Cup qualifier against Iraq.
AFC: Wins for S Korea, Japan; China lose
Spurs' star Son Heung-Min struck the winner as South Korea followed Japan in recording second-half victories in 2018 World Cup qualifying on Thursday.
Thailand must go on attack in West Asia
Thailand must go on the attack in their two away matches in West Asia as they try to get their 2018 AFC World Cup qualifying campaign back on track.
Thailand's World Cup road trip target
Midfielder Charyl Chappuis says that Thailand are primed to give a good account of themselves in tough, upcoming World Cup qualifiers in West Asia.
AFC Cup: Lebanon's Al Ahed closer to final
Lebanon's Al Ahed FC have the upper hand in their AFC Cup semifinal after scoring a precious away goal against Air Force Club from Iraq in a 1-1 draw.
2019-20 WCQ Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iran | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | +8 | 22 |
| South Korea | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +1 | 15 |
| Syria | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 13 |
| Uzbekistan | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | -1 | 13 |
| China | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 12 |
| Qatar | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -7 | 7 |