Group A (Amman, Jordan)
Chinese Taipei v Bhutan
Venue: Amman International Stadium
Kick-off: 16:00 (UTC+3)

 

Jordan v Turkmenistan
Venue: Amman International Stadium
Kick-off: 19:00 (UTC+3)

 

It will be a straight fight for the automatic slot from Group A between hosts Jordan and Turkmenistan, with both on six points.

 

Jordan's superior goal difference means a draw will suffice and, crucially, for Turkmenistan, a point may be enough for them to advance on the runners-up ticket.

Group B (Yangon, Myanmar)
Myanmar v Afghanistan
Venue: Thuwunna Stadium
Kick-off: 16:00 (UTC+6:30)

 

Japan v Kuwait
Venue: Thuwunna Stadium
Kick-off: 19:00 (UTC+6:30)

 

Defending champions Japan will be determined to avoid repeaing the drama of their Matchday Two encounter against Myanmar where they needed a late goal to take the points.

 

The two-time winners, however, can expect a fired up Kuwait who will go into the tie seeking the win that will see them finish top at Japan's expense.

Group C (Viet Tri, Vietnam)
Singapore v Bangladesh
Venue: Viet Tri Stadium
Kick-off: 16:00 (UTC+7)

 

Vietnam v Yemen
Venue: Viet Tri Stadium
Kick-off: 19:00 (UTC+7)

 

Group C will see another straight fight for the top spot with both Vietnam and Yemen on six points.

 

Hosts Vietnam only need a draw to advance as the group winners but the Southeast Asian side haven't been firing on all cylinders and this will give Yemen hope.

Group D (Xi'an, China PR)
Timor-Leste v Northern Mariana Islands
Venue: Xi'an Sports Training Center Pitch 1
Kick-off: 15:30 (UTC+8)

 

Australia v China PR
Venue: Xi'an Sports Training Center Pitch 1
Kick-off: 19:35 (UTC+8)

 

Australia can expect China PR's fans to turn up in full force for this tie, with both teams on a perfect six points.

 

The Olyroos have the advantage of a superior goal difference but China PR will be determined to not slip up - setting the stage for a fiery encounter.

Group E (Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic)
Uzbekistan v Palestine
Venue: Dolen Omurzakov Stadium
Kick-off: 16:00 (UTC+6)

 

Kyrgyz Republic v Sri Lanka
Venue: Dolen Omurzakov Stadium
Kick-off: 20:00 (UTC+6)

 

Group E is set for a thrilling finale with only Sri Lanka out of the running for a place in next year's showpiece.

 

Uzbekistan lead the standings ahead of Kyrgyz Republic on goal difference but defeat to Palestine will see the former champions falling two points behind and out of the running for the top spot.

 

Kyrgyz Republic - seeking a first appearance at the Finals - will have the advantage of knowing just what they have to do against Sri Lanka, with the match to be played following the conclusion of the Uzbekistan-Palestine tie.

Group F (Pathum Thani, Thailand)
Lebanon v Mongolia
Venue: Pathum Thani Stadium
Kick-off: 16:00 (UTC+7)

 

Thailand v Malaysia
Venue: Pathum Thani Stadium
Kick-off: 19:30 (UTC+7)

 

The Group F hopefuls will also have no margin for error with Thailand, Lebanon and Malaysia in the running to finish top.

 

Thailand hold the advantage - sitting level on four points with Lebanon but with a superior goal difference - but face a tough encounter against Southeast Asian rivals Malaysia - who are a point behind.

 

Lebanon will fancy their chances against Mongolia but the West Asian side will be under pressure to pile on the goals with Thailand to play Malaysia in the later match.

Group G (Phnom Penh, Cambodia)
Oman v Pakistan
Venue: National Sports Complex of Cambodia
Kick-off: 16:00 (UTC+7)

 

Iraq v Cambodia
Venue: National Sports Complex of Cambodia
Kick-off: 19:00 (UTC+7)

 

Iraq will head into the final matchday in pole position to take the Group G top spot but defeat to Cambodia will see the hosts advancing to the Finals for the first time in history.

 

This will be a tremendous incentive for the Southeast Asian side and with the fans behind them, 2013 champions Iraq can expect a torrid 90 minutes.

Group H (Doha)
India v Brunei Darussalam
Venue: Suheim Bin Hamad Stadium
Kick-off: 18:15 (UTC+3)

 

Qatar v Bahrain
Venue: Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium
Kick-off: 20:00 (UTC+3)

 

Two wins on the trot mean Qatar are in pole position to finish top of Group H but with Bahrain still in the running to advance, the showdown between the two West Asian nations is set to be a thriller.

 

India, tied on three points with Bahrain, have to defeat Brunei Darussalam by a big margin and hope Qatar lose in the later game with the South Asian side also mindful of the fact that finishing second could see them in the Finals for the first time.

Group I (Abu Dhabi)
Hong Kong, China v Guam
Venue: Al Nahyan Stadium
Kick-off: 18:30 (UTC+4)

 

UAE v IR Iran
Venue: Al Nahyan Stadium
Kick-off: 21:30 (UTC+4)

 

United Arab Emirates will take on Islamic Republic of Iran only needing a draw to advance, thanks to a healthy goal difference with both teams on six points.

 

Iran, however, will be determined to take the automatic spot from the group after having missed out on the 2024 Finals.

Group J (Sidoarjo, Indonesia)
Laos v Macau
Venue: Gelora Delta Sidoarjo Stadium
Kick-off: 15:30 (UTC+7)

 

Korea Republic v Indonesia
Venue: Gelora Delta Sidoarjo Stadium
Kick-off: 19:30 (UTC+7)

 

Former champions Korea Republic - despite being in pole position to finish top - will be aware of the danger Indonesia pose.

 

The hosts sit two points behind and need victory to confirm a second consecutive appearance at the Finals and with their fans driving them on, will be a force to be reckoned with.

Group K (Dushanbe, Tajikistan)
Philippines v Nepal
Venue: Republican Central Stadium
Kick-off: 18:00 (UTC+5)

 

Tajikistan v Syria
Venue: Republican Central Stadium
Kick-off: 21:00 (UTC+5)

 

Tajikistan's hope suffered a blow following their Matchday Two loss against the Philippines and the hosts have to rise to the occasion against a Syrian side who only need a draw to book their ticket to Saudi Arabia 2026.

 

Philippines - also seeking a first appearance in the Finals - have to defeat Nepal and hope Tajikistan beat Syria to take the race for top spot down to the wire.