Korea Republic enjoyed a serene qualification as they topped Group A after defeating Lebanon 3-2 and gaining a point in a goalless draw with Kyrgyz Republic on Sunday to qualify for a successive 20th time.

In Group B, 2023 champions Uzbekistan were untroubled as they breezed through with three wins, including Sunday’s 3-0 success against Syria to top the group.

DPR Korea were in a class of their own in Group C, winning all three matches to qualify with the 2010 champions completing their campaign with a 4-0 win against Palestine.

Saudi Arabia qualified as Group E winners after leaving it late to defeat Qatar 1-0 to finish on maximum points.

Former champions Iraq have a chance to go for a fifth title after defeating Thailand 3-1 to overtake their beaten opponents to the Group F top spot.

Japan stayed on track for their second title with a perfect record in Group G, posting three wins and scoring 16 goals without conceding any.

Indonesia upset the formbook in Group H, defeating Australia 2-0 to not only advance to the Finals but also eliminate the defending champions.

Over in the Development Phase, Mongolia defeated Guam 3-0 to top Group I with both teams promoted to the next edition’s Qualification Phase.

Group J saw Chinese Taipei and Singapore booking their promotion places with their meeting on Sunday ending 2-0 in favour of the East Asian side.

Myanmar and Maldives had secured their places in the 2029 Qualification Phase with a match to spare in Group K with the former defeating the latter 6-0 to cap a perfect campaign.