Check Out This World Cup Qualifiers Schedule for the Asian Zone in November

The FIFA World Cup is the most prestigious football tournament held every four years. In 2026, it will take place from 11 June to 19 July in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The qualifiers for the 32 teams that will advance to the main tournament are already underway. 
Are you curious to know which national teams are scheduled to compete in the World Cup qualifiers for the Asian zone this November? Find the answers in this article!

A Glimpse into World Cup Qualifiers
The 2026 World Cup qualifiers for the Asian zone have reached their third phase. From 5 September 2024 to 10 June 2025, 18 national teams across Asia will each compete against other teams in their group to secure one of the nine spots available for Asia in the 2026 World Cup final line-up.
The 18 teams are divided into three groups, each consisting of 6 teams. Group A includes Iran, Qatar, Uzbekistan, United Arab Emirates, Kyrgyzstan, and North Korea. Group B features South Korea, Iraq, Jordan, Oman, Palestine, and Kuwait. Meanwhile, Group C consists of Japan, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, China, and Indonesia. 
Each team will play a total of 10 matches to accumulate the highest points. Afterward, the Winner and Runner-Up from each group will automatically qualify for the 2026 World Cup, while the remaining 12 teams will proceed to the fourth phase and play-off rounds to compete for the remaining three spots in Asia.

2026 World Cup Qualifiers Schedule for the Asian Zone in November
Up until October 2024, 36 out of the 90 matches for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in the Asian zone have already been completed. In November, 18 matches are scheduled. The details are as follows:
● Australia vs Saudi Arabia: 14 November, at 16:10 WIB
● North Korea vs Iran: 14 November, at 19.00 WIB
● Bahrain vs China: 14 November, at 21:00 WIB
● Kuwait vs South Korea: 14 November 21:00 WIB
● Oman vs Palestine: 14 November, at 23:00 WIB
● Iraq vs Jordan: 14 November, at 23:15 WIB
● Qatar vs Uzbekistan: 14 November, at 23:15 WIB
● United Arab Emirates vs Kyrgyzstan: 14 November, at 23:15 WIB
● Indonesia vs Japan: 15 November, at 19:00 WIB
● North Korea vs Uzbekistan: 19 November, at 19.00 WIB
● China vs Japan: 19 November, at 19:00 WIB
● Palestine vs South Korea: 19 November, at 21.00 WIB
● Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia: 19 November, at 19:00 WIB
● Kyrgyzstan vs Iran: 19 November, at 21:00 WIB
● United Arab Emirates vs Qatar: 19 November, at 23:00 WIB
● Oman vs Iraq: 19 November, at 23:00 WIB
● Bahrain vs Australia: 20 November, at 01:15 WIB
● Kuwait vs Jordan: 20 November, at 01:15 WIB

Indonesian National Team in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers 
In the first qualifying match, the Indonesian national team drew 1-1 with Saudi Arabia at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah. In the second match, Indonesia also drew 0-0 with Australia at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium, Surabaya.
In the third match, taking place in October, Indonesia will play against Bahrain at Bahrain National Stadium. Indonesia will face China at Qingdao Youth Football Stadium for the fourth match.
In November, Indonesia is scheduled to play against Japan at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, on 15 November 2024. Additionally, the Indonesian national team will face Saudi Arabia again in a home match at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on 19 November 2024.
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