Overview

• Uzbekistan sealed its debut entry with a 0-0 draw against the United Arab Emirates that secured second place in its Asian qualifying group.
• Jordan clinched its first World Cup berth by defeating Oman 3-0, marking its debut at a senior FIFA tournament.
• South Korea confirmed its place with a 2-0 win over Iraq, becoming Asia’s third secured qualifier in the expanded format.
• Argentina, Iran, Japan and New Zealand had already booked their spots alongside hosts USA, Mexico and Canada before Asia’s latest qualifiers.
• Australia remains poised to secure one of Asia’s remaining berths after Aziz Behich’s late winner earned a 1-0 victory over Japan.