Chappuis: Thailand's regional rivals have caught up with us (0:54)
Australia WCQs could be postponed due to virus
Australia's World Cup qualifying matches against Kuwait and Nepal this month may be postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Vietnam coach ready to fight Thailand assistant
Vietnam coach Park Hang-seo told Thailand assistant Sasa Todic he was ready to fight following an apparent insult about his height.
'Irreplaceable' Sunil Chhetri not going anywhere - Igor Stimac
Dismissing claims of a dip in Chhetri's sharpness, Stimac blamed injuries to key players for India's recent struggles.
Deconstructing Indian football, via interstellar and time travel
Our correspondent travels back and forward in time, struggling to make sense of the chaotic 2019 that was the Indian national football team's year.
India priorities downgraded to Asian Cup qualification
With World Cup qualification now out of the question, India will be hoping to secure third place in Group E.
Tighter defence, strong first half key for India vs Oman
What are the key areas that need addressing for the Indian football team ahead of their crucial clash against Oman?
Australia edge Jordan, go 5 points clear in WCQ
Australia kept their winning run intact with a 1-0 victory over Jordan in Group B.
Lippi resigns as China coach after loss to Syria
Marcello Lippi has resigned as head coach of the China national team after seeing his side slip to a 2-1 loss to Syria in World Cup qualifying.
Indonesia axe McMenemy after poor WCQ start
Indonesia have dismissed Simon McMenemy as national team head coach after four straight defeats at the start of 2022 World Cup qualification.
North Korea game 'was like war' - South Korea
South Korea were happy to have made it back from Pyongyang in one piece after Tuesday's 2022 World Cup qualifier, a Korean FA official said.
Ruthless Socceroos hit Chinese Taipei for seven
Australia have continued their perfect start to World Cup qualifying with a 7-1 hammering of a spirited Taiwan side in Kaohsiung.
Disappointing India salvage last-gasp draw
Adil Khan's late header spared the hosts' blushes in a 1-1 draw against Bangladesh in Kolkata
Stimac's India look to flaunt 'progressive football' at sold out Salt Lake
India will go in as firm favourites when they take on Bangladesh in Tuesday's AFC World Cup qualifying match in Kolkata.
Run, Ashique, run: The Kerala speedster who turned India's premier trickster
Ashique Kuruniyan's willingness to run at opposition defenders has made him an invaluable asset in the Indian team.
Souttar at home and happy in the green and gold
Days after first stepping onto Australian soil, Harry Souttar made his international debut. It's an increasingly familiar tale for the Socceroos.
Like Messi? Azmoun's hat trick in Iran's 14-0 win
Iran made it a night to remember on Thursday as they inflicted a record-breaking 14-0 thrashing on Cambodia.
Iran women get first football tickets in 40 years
Iranian women entered the country's national stadium in Tehran on Thursday for a national team game for the first time in 40 years.
Jamie Maclaren hits hat trick as Socceroos thrash Nepal
The Socceroos attack is starting to click under coach Graham Arnold after they thrashed Nepal 5-0.
Socceroos boss Arnold wants goal glut against Nepal
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold wants his side to be "ruthless" against minnows Nepal in their World Cup qualifier in Canberra on Thursday.
Callum Elder's Socceroos debut in jeopardy
Callum Elder's shot at a first international cap for Australia is in jeopardy due to injury.
Iran must allow women into stadiums - FIFA pres
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has described Iran's stadium ban for women as "unacceptable".
Qatar draw showcases unafraid, risk-taking India
Backing themselves and unmindful of pressure and opposition, India showed against Qatar that Igor Stimac's ideas were not all-talk.
Mooy and Taggart lead the way for the Socceroos
Australia got off to the ideal start on the road to Qatar 2022 thanks to some fine work from Aaron Mooy and in-form striker Adam Taggart.
Australia down Kuwait to kick off WC qualifying
Australia got their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign off to a perfect start with a 3-0 away win over Group B leaders Kuwait on Tuesday.
WCQ Ladder
| AFC WORLD CUP QUALIFYING - ROUND | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syria | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | +10 | 15 |
| China | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +11 | 7 |
| Philippines | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Maldives | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 6 |
| Guam | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | -17 | 0 |
| AFC WORLD CUP QUALIFYING - ROUND | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Australia | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +15 | 12 |
| Kuwait | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +14 | 10 |
| Jordan | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +8 | 10 |
| Nepal | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -14 | 3 |
| Chinese Taipei | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | -23 | 0 |
| AFC WORLD CUP QUALIFYING - ROUND | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Iraq | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +7 | 11 |
| Bahrain | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +2 | 9 |
| Iran | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +14 | 6 |
| Hong Kong | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 5 |
| Cambodia | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | -21 | 1 |
| AFC WORLD CUP QUALIFYING - ROUND | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Uzbekistan | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | +6 | 9 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 8 |
| Singapore | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 7 |
| Yemen | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -5 | 5 |
| Palestine | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 4 |
| AFC WORLD CUP QUALIFYING - ROUND | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Qatar | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | +10 | 13 |
| Oman | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 12 |
| Afghanistan | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -9 | 4 |
| India | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| Bangladesh | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -6 | 1 |
| AFC WORLD CUP QUALIFYING - ROUND | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Japan | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +13 | 12 |
| Kyrgyz Republic | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +5 | 7 |
| Tajikistan | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 7 |
| Myanmar | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -8 | 6 |
| Mongolia | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -8 | 3 |
| AFC WORLD CUP QUALIFYING - ROUND | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Vietnam | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 11 |
| Malaysia | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 9 |
| Thailand | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 8 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +4 | 6 |
| Indonesia | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | -13 | 0 |
| AFC WORLD CUP QUALIFYING - ROUND | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Turkmenistan | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | +3 | 9 |
| South Korea | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +10 | 8 |
| Lebanon | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 8 |
| North Korea | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 8 |
| Sri Lanka | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | -16 | 0 |