The final round of the second phase of the Asian Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup will be played this Tuesday. The highlight will be the duel between South Korea and China, at 8 am (Brasília time), in Seoul, for Group C.
The South Koreans secured their qualification in the last round. The Chinese are close to advancing. The match will not be broadcast with images to Brazil.
The visitors have eight points and need a draw to confirm their classification. If defeated, China depends on Thailand’s result against Singapore.
The Thais, in turn, have five points. The team needs to win and close the difference in goal difference compared to the Chinese.
Those classified for the third phase will be divided into two groups, which will provide a place for the 2026 World Cup.
Probable lineups
South Korea: Jo; Jae Won Hwang, Cho, Kwon e Jin-su Kim; Kang-in Lee, Jeong e Jae-sung Lee; Hwang, Son e Joo
Technician: Kim Do-hoon
China: Delei Wang; Zhenao, Browning, Zhu and Yang Liu; Haoyang Xu, Shangyuan Wang and Gao; Fernandinho, Alan and Shihao Wei
Technician: Branko Ivankovic
The final Matchday is upon us!
1️⃣3️⃣ sides are through. Another 5️⃣ spots remain. Who will be joining them?#AsianQualifiers pic.twitter.com/CV4wPOKaXH
— #AsianCup2023 (@afcasiancup) June 10, 2024
Check out all of Tuesday’s games:
Group A
Qatar x India
Kuwait x Afghanistan
Group B
Japan x Syria
North Korea vs Myanmar
Group C
South Korea vs China
Thailand x Singapore
Group D
Oman x Kyrgyzstan
Malaysia vs Taiwan
Group E
Iran x Uzbekistan
Turkmenistan vs Hong Kong
Group F
Indonesia x Philippines
Iraq x Vietnam
Group G
Australia x Palestine
Tajikistan vs Pakistan
Group H
United Arab Emirates vs Bahrain
Yemen x Nepal
Group I
Lebanon x Bangladesh
Saudi Arabia vs Jordan
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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