There will be three more qualifying periods this year — in September, October, and November — jammed into a crowded calendar that already has obliterated the offseason.

Breaking down the big plotlines from qualifying for next year's tournament, including some big names who could be struggling to get there

Are Ayase Ueda and Japan are poised to take the 2026 World Cup by storm? ESPN tackles that, and Asia's other big talking points from the latest round of qualifiers.

Jordanians are celebrating their football team’s first qualification for a FIFA World Cup following win in Oman.

On June 5, 2025, in Muscat, Jordanian football made history. Jordan defeated Oman 3–0, propelled by a hat‑trick from striker Ali Olwan. This emphatic victory secured Jordan’s first-ever qualification for the FIFA World Cup,

Get real-time updates on Jordan vs Iraq live coverage minute by minute of the match, score and result online, stream information, how to watch, TV channel, lineups, latest updates and time of the 2026 Asian World Cup Qualifiers 3rd Round Group B Matchday 10 with VAVEL.

What an amazing evening! 🤩After Uzbekistan secured its very first World Cup qualification in its history this Thursday evening, another country from the Asian zone has also achieved the same feat!