Multiple intense competitions in the AFC FIFA World Cup Qualifiers show teams vying for opportunities to compete in the tournament. The contest in the third round begins on Thursday March 20, 2025 featuring important games between Korea Republic and Oman and later between Japan and Bahrain and Saudi Arabia versus China PR. Japan and Saudi Arabia will play on March 25 while Korea Republic faces Jordan on the same day as part of the competition. Australia Iran and Qatar alongside other teams will play crucial qualification matches during June 5 and June 10. The upcoming matches will influence decisively how different teams advance toward the World Cup competition.
FIFA World Cup Qualifying – AFC (Round 3) 20th and 25th March Schedule
| Date | Time (IST) | Match | Group | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 20 March 2025 | 2:40 PM | Australia vs. Indonesia | C | Allianz Stadium, Sydney, Australia |
| 4:05 PM | Japan vs. Bahrain | C | Saitama Stadium 2002, Saitama, Japan | |
| 4:30 PM | Korea Republic vs. Oman | B | Goyang Stadium, Goyang, Korea Republic | |
| 9:30 PM | Uzbekistan vs. Kyrgyz Republic | A | Milliy Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan | |
| 9:30 PM | IR Iran vs. United Arab Emirates | A | Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran | |
| 11:45 PM | Qatar vs. Korea DPR | A | Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar | |
| 11:45 PM | Jordan vs. Palestine | B | Amman International Stadium, Amman, Jordan | |
| 11:45 PM | Iraq vs. Kuwait | B | Basra International Stadium, Basra, Iraq | |
| 11:45 PM | Saudi Arabia vs. China PR | C | Al-Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | |
| Tuesday, 25 March 2025 | TBC | Korea DPR vs. United Arab Emirates | A | Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| 4:05 PM | Japan vs. Saudi Arabia | C | Saitama Stadium 2002, Saitama, Japan | |
| 4:30 PM | Korea Republic vs. Jordan | B | Suwon World Cup Stadium, Suwon, Korea Republic | |
| 4:30 PM | China PR vs. Australia | C | Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium, Hangzhou | |
| 7:15 PM | Kyrgyz Republic vs. Qatar | A | Stadion im. Dolena Omurzakova, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic | |
| 7:15 PM | Indonesia vs. Bahrain | C | Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia | |
| 9:30 PM | IR Iran vs. Uzbekistan | A | Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran | |
| 11:45 PM | Kuwait vs. Oman | B | Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, Ardiya, Kuwait | |
| 11:45 PM | Palestine vs. Iraq | B | Amman International Stadium, Amman, Jordan |
The FIFA World Cup Qualifying – AFC (Round 3) matches will occur at different Asian locations on March 20 and March 25, 2025. Japan together with Australia and Iran and South Korea will play decisive games during World Cup qualification competition. Various stadiums located in Australian cities along with locations in Japan, Korea, Iran, Saudi Arabia and additional stages will host these matches that will use IST kick-off times.
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FIFA World Cup Qualifying – AFC (Round 3) 5th and 10th June Schedule
| Date | Match | Group | Venue (TBC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 05 June 2025 | Korea DPR vs. Kyrgyz Republic | A | TBC |
| Iraq vs. Korea Republic | B | TBC | |
| Kuwait vs. Palestine | B | TBC | |
| Qatar vs. IR Iran | A | TBC | |
| United Arab Emirates vs. Uzbekistan | A | TBC | |
| Oman vs. Jordan | B | TBC | |
| Indonesia vs. China PR | C | TBC | |
| Bahrain vs. Saudi Arabia | C | TBC | |
| Australia vs. Japan | C | TBC | |
| Tuesday, 10 June 2025 | Uzbekistan vs. Qatar | A | TBC |
| IR Iran vs. Korea DPR | A | TBC | |
| Kyrgyz Republic vs. United Arab Emirates | A | TBC | |
| Palestine vs. Oman | B | TBC | |
| Jordan vs. Iraq | B | TBC | |
| Korea Republic vs. Kuwait | B | TBC | |
| China PR vs. Bahrain | C | TBC | |
| Saudi Arabia vs. Australia | C | TBC | |
| Japan vs. Indonesia | C | TBC |
Round 3 matches within FIFA World Cup Qualifying – AFC will take place on June 5 together with June 10 in 2025 during the AFC group stage. The matches without confirmed venues will prove critical for determining teams who qualify to play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Although the match locations and timings have not been confirmed yet you can follow updates on both details.
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