Only two of the nine Asian Football Confederation (AFC) teams progressed to the 2026 World Cup knockouts, fewer than in 2022.

South Korea's Lee Han-Beom kneels on the ground in the match against South Africa in the 2026 World Cup, Jun 24, 2026. (Photo: Reuters/Daniel Becerril_

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29 Jun 2026 06:00AM