World Cup Asian qualifying ramps up

By Agence France-Presse

Sep 04, 2024 12:06 am

HONG KONG — Son Heung-min's South Korea face Palestine while Japan host old rivals China when the third round of Asian qualifying kicks off on Thursday (Friday in Manila) with the 2026 World Cup tantalizingly close.

The expanded 48-team World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico is looming into view.

GETTING READY Iraq’s midfielder Mohammed Qasim Majid attends a team football training session in Doha on Aug. 30, 2024, in preparation for the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. AFP PHOTO

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