Suara.com – The 2026 World Cup qualifiers in the Asian zone have concluded their first round, marking an exciting start for teams in the region who dream of competing in the 2026 World Cup. This prestigious tournament will take place in North America, with the United States, Mexico , and Canada as the host.
The Indonesian national team is proud to advance to the second round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifications.
Under the control of Shin Tae-yong, they managed to overcome Brunei Darussalam with an aggregate score of 12-0 in two leg matches.
Apart from Indonesia’s achievements, there are other interesting teams that have successfully advanced to the next stage.
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Pakistan, for example, which previously experienced a five-year drought in official matches, managed to win a ticket to the next round.
Group F is in the main spotlight, especially because of the presence of the Indonesian National Team in it.
Competition to win two tickets to the third round of the 2026 World Cup and tickets to the 2027 Asian Cup in this group is predicted to be very tight.
Iraq may be the strong favorite in this group, but the difference in quality between them, Indonesia and Vietnam is not that significant.
The Philippines are also a serious threat that should not be taken lightly, especially if they come out in full force.
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