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#AsianQualifiers - MD7: Results & Reports
Kuala Lumpur: Japan became the first team to book their FIFA World Cup 2026 spot after defeating Bahrain 2-0 on Thursday.
The win assured Hajime Moriyasu's side a top two finish in Group C of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 regardless of what happens in the remaining matches.

In Group A, Islamic Republic of Iran moved within a point of confirming their ticket after a 2-0 win over United Arab Emirates, with Uzbekistan maintaining a firm grip on second place.

Korea Republic were held 1-1 by Oman but remain well placed to advance from Group B.

The top two sides from each group will earn automatic qualification and the focus now shifts to Tuesday's round of matches so make sure to stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.

Group A

IR Iran 2-0 UAE

Uzbekistan 1-0 Kyrgyz Republic

Qatar 5-1 DPR Korea

Group B

Korea Republic 1-1 Oman

Iraq 2-2 Kuwait
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Jordan 3-1 Palestine
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Group C

Australia 5-1 Indonesia

Japan 2-0 Bahrain
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Saudi Arabia 1-0 China PR
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