Overview
- Japan and Iran have already sealed their places in the expanded 48-team tournament as the first Asian qualifiers.
- South Korea needs at least a draw against Iraq in Basra to secure a spot in a record 11th straight World Cup.
- Uzbekistan can make its debut at next year’s finals by avoiding defeat to the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi.
- Jordan will clinch its first World Cup berth if it beats host nation Oman in its final group match.
- Australia leads Group C and will qualify with a victory over Japan or if Saudi Arabia fails to win in Bahrain.