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| Boilerpipe Text | Hisor: Head coach Goran Stevanovic hailed Tajikistan’s collective spirit after his side sealed qualification for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, stressing that unity and belief proved decisive in a hard-fought campaign.
Bangkok: Anthony Hudson was a relieved man after Thailand dug deep to overcome Turkmenistan 2-1 to advance to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ following a pulsating tie at Rajamangala Stadium on Tuesday.
AFC President congratulates teams on sealing AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ berths
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026
AFC President congratulates teams on sealing AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ berths
Kuala Lumpur: Following a gripping series of matches in the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round on Tuesday, Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the five nations that secured their places for the Continental showpiece, which will be held from January 7 to February 5 next year.
Qualifiers - Group E: Syria 5-1 Afghanistan
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026
Qualifiers - Group E: Syria 5-1 Afghanistan
Al Ahsa:
Syria completed a sterling AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group E campaign with a 5-1 win against Afghanistan on Tuesday.
https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-e-pakistan-v-myanmar-syria-v-afghanistan
https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-a-maldives-v-timor-leste-tajikistan-v-philippines
Qualifiers - Final Round: MD6 Results & Reports
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026
Qualifiers - Final Round: MD6 Results & Reports
Kuala Lumpur: Tajikistan and Thailand booked their tickets to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ after topping their respective groups in the final round of the Qualifiers on Tuesday.
Qualifiers - Group A: Tajikistan 1-1 Philippines
Tue, 31 Mar, 2026
Qualifiers - Group A: Tajikistan 1-1 Philippines
Hisor:
Sheriddin Boboev’s first half strike secured Tajikistan a vital 1-1 draw with the Philippines as the Central Asian side booked their spot at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ with a top-place finish in Group A of the Final Round of the Qualifiers on Tuesday.
Qualifiers - Group C: India 2-1 Hong Kong, China
Tue, 31 Mar, 2026
Qualifiers - Group C: India 2-1 Hong Kong, China
Kochi:
India ended their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group C journey with a 2-1 win over Hong Kong, China on Tuesday.
https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-c-singapore-v-bangladesh-india-v-hong-kong-china
https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-b-bhutan-v-brunei-darussalam
Qualifiers - Group D: Thailand 2-1 Turkmenistan
Tue, 31 Mar, 2026
Qualifiers - Group D: Thailand 2-1 Turkmenistan
Bangkok:
Manuel Bihr’s 89th minute header secured Thailand’s berth at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027
™
as Anthony Hudson’s side eked out a 2-1 win over Turkmenistan in Bangkok on Tuesday to claim top spot in Group D of the Final Round of the Qualifiers.
Stevanovic proud of Tajikistan’s tenacity
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026
Stevanovic proud of Tajikistan’s tenacity
Hisor: Head coach Goran Stevanovic hailed Tajikistan’s collective spirit after his side sealed qualification for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, stressing that unity and belief proved decisive in a hard-fought campaign.
Hudson delighted as Thailand show resilience to qualify
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026
Hudson delighted as Thailand show resilience to qualify
Bangkok: Anthony Hudson was a relieved man after Thailand dug deep to overcome Turkmenistan 2-1 to advance to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ following a pulsating tie at Rajamangala Stadium on Tuesday.
Qualifiers - Group E: Syria 5-1 Afghanistan
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026
Qualifiers - Group E: Syria 5-1 Afghanistan
Al Ahsa:
Syria completed a sterling AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group E campaign with a 5-1 win against Afghanistan on Tuesday.
https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-e-pakistan-v-myanmar-syria-v-afghanistan
https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-a-maldives-v-timor-leste-tajikistan-v-philippines
Qualifiers - Final Round: MD6 Results & Reports
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026
Qualifiers - Final Round: MD6 Results & Reports
Kuala Lumpur: Tajikistan and Thailand booked their tickets to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ after topping their respective groups in the final round of the Qualifiers on Tuesday.
Qualifiers - Group A: Tajikistan 1-1 Philippines
Tue, 31 Mar, 2026
Qualifiers - Group A: Tajikistan 1-1 Philippines
Hisor:
Sheriddin Boboev’s first half strike secured Tajikistan a vital 1-1 draw with the Philippines as the Central Asian side booked their spot at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ with a top-place finish in Group A of the Final Round of the Qualifiers on Tuesday.
Qualifiers - Group C: India 2-1 Hong Kong, China
Tue, 31 Mar, 2026
Qualifiers - Group C: India 2-1 Hong Kong, China
Kochi:
India ended their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group C journey with a 2-1 win over Hong Kong, China on Tuesday.
https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-c-singapore-v-bangladesh-india-v-hong-kong-china
https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-b-bhutan-v-brunei-darussalam
Qualifiers - Group D: Thailand 2-1 Turkmenistan
Tue, 31 Mar, 2026
Qualifiers - Group D: Thailand 2-1 Turkmenistan
Bangkok:
Manuel Bihr’s 89th minute header secured Thailand’s berth at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027
™
as Anthony Hudson’s side eked out a 2-1 win over Turkmenistan in Bangkok on Tuesday to claim top spot in Group D of the Final Round of the Qualifiers.
Qualifiers - Group B: Bhutan 2-1 Brunei Darussalam
Tue, 31 Mar, 2026
Qualifiers - Group B: Bhutan 2-1 Brunei Darussalam
Guwahati: Bhutan came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory against Brunei Darussalam in their concluding AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Group B tie on Tuesday.
Stevanovic proud of Tajikistan’s tenacity
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026
Stevanovic proud of Tajikistan’s tenacity
Hisor: Head coach Goran Stevanovic hailed Tajikistan’s collective spirit after his side sealed qualification for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, stressing that unity and belief proved decisive in a hard-fought campaign.
Hudson delighted as Thailand show resilience to qualify
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026
Hudson delighted as Thailand show resilience to qualify
Bangkok: Anthony Hudson was a relieved man after Thailand dug deep to overcome Turkmenistan 2-1 to advance to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ following a pulsating tie at Rajamangala Stadium on Tuesday.
Qualifiers - Group E: Syria 5-1 Afghanistan
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026
Qualifiers - Group E: Syria 5-1 Afghanistan |
| Markdown | 
# [AFC Asian Cup - Landing Page](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html)
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**afc-newsletter**
## [News](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup/afc_asian_cup_2023_new_branding.html)
### [Stevanovic proud of Tajikistan’s tenacity](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/stevanovic-proud-of-tajikistan%E2%80%99s-tenacity)
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#### Stevanovic proud of Tajikistan’s tenacity
**Hisor: Head coach Goran Stevanovic hailed Tajikistan’s collective spirit after his side sealed qualification for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, stressing that unity and belief proved decisive in a hard-fought campaign.**
A tense 1-1 draw against the Philippines in their final Group A qualifying tie at the Hisor Central Stadium on Tuesday sent Tajikistan through, with Sheriddin Boboev’s first-half equaliser securing the crucial point.
The result saw both teams finishing on 14 points, with Tajikistan advancing with a superior goal difference.
### [Hudson delighted as Thailand show resilience to qualify](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/hudson-delighted-as-thailand-show-resilience-to-qualify)
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#### Hudson delighted as Thailand show resilience to qualify
**Bangkok: Anthony Hudson was a relieved man after Thailand dug deep to overcome Turkmenistan 2-1 to advance to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ following a pulsating tie at Rajamangala Stadium on Tuesday.**
Thailand were staring at elimination with the score tied at 1-1 as Turkmenistan held the better head-to-head record having won the reverse fixture 3-1 but Manuel Bihr’s 89th minute goal turned agony into ecstasy for the War Elephants.
### [AFC President congratulates teams on sealing AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ berths](https://www.the-afc.com/en/about_afc/about_afc/the_president.html/news/afc-president-congratulates-teams-on-sealing-afc-asian-cup-saudi-arabia-2027%E2%84%A2-berths)
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#### AFC President congratulates teams on sealing AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ berths
**Kuala Lumpur: Following a gripping series of matches in the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round on Tuesday, Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the five nations that secured their places for the Continental showpiece, which will be held from January 7 to February 5 next year.**
Tajikistan topped Group A on goal difference, whilst Thailand clinched pole position in Group D on the final matchday to join history-makers [Singapore](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/history-makers-singapore-make-lee-proud), Syria and Vietnam, who had previously confirmed their status in earlier rounds.
### [Qualifiers - Group E: Syria 5-1 Afghanistan](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/qualifiers-group-e-syria-5-1-afghanistan-1)
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026
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#### Qualifiers - Group E: Syria 5-1 Afghanistan
**Al Ahsa: Syria completed a sterling AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group E campaign with a 5-1 win against Afghanistan on Tuesday.**
Having gone into the match with qualification already secured, the victory took Syria to 18 points while Afghanistan finished on two.
<https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-e-pakistan-v-myanmar-syria-v-afghanistan>

<https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-a-maldives-v-timor-leste-tajikistan-v-philippines>

### [Qualifiers - Final Round: MD6 Results & Reports](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/qualifiers-final-round-md6-results-reports)
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026
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#### Qualifiers - Final Round: MD6 Results & Reports
**Kuala Lumpur: Tajikistan and Thailand booked their tickets to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ after topping their respective groups in the final round of the Qualifiers on Tuesday.**
Tajikistan took the Group A top spot after coming from behind to force a 1-1 draw with the Philippines, with the Central Asian side advancing thanks to a superior goal difference.
Thailand left it late in their Group D decider against Turkmenistan, with the Southeast Asian side scoring in the 89th minute to clinch a 2-1 win.
Tajikistan and Thailand join Singapore (Group C), Syria (Group E) and Vietnam (Group F) at the Finals, which will also feature the 18 teams from the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26. The team from Group B, meanwhile, will be decided in June with Lebanon and Yemen to square off for the top spot.
### [Qualifiers - Group A: Tajikistan 1-1 Philippines](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/qualifiers-group-a-tajikistan-1-1-philippines)
Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#### Qualifiers - Group A: Tajikistan 1-1 Philippines
**Hisor: Sheriddin Boboev’s first half strike secured Tajikistan a vital 1-1 draw with the Philippines as the Central Asian side booked their spot at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ with a top-place finish in Group A of the Final Round of the Qualifiers on Tuesday.**
Both sides finished level on 14 points, with Tajikistan advancing due to a superior goal difference as the Philippines suffered the heartbreak of missing out.
### [Qualifiers - Group C: India 2-1 Hong Kong, China](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/qualifiers-group-c-india-2-1-hong-kong-china)
Tue, 31 Mar, 2026
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#### Qualifiers - Group C: India 2-1 Hong Kong, China
**Kochi: India ended their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group C journey with a 2-1 win over Hong Kong, China on Tuesday.**
The victory at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium gave India their first win and took them to five points while Hong Kong, China finished three ahead in second place, with Singapore taking the sole qualifying spot in the group.
<https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-c-singapore-v-bangladesh-india-v-hong-kong-china>
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<https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-b-bhutan-v-brunei-darussalam>

### [Qualifiers - Group D: Thailand 2-1 Turkmenistan](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/qualifiers-group-d-thailand-2-1-turkmenistan)
Tue, 31 Mar, 2026
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#### Qualifiers - Group D: Thailand 2-1 Turkmenistan
**Bangkok: Manuel Bihr’s 89th minute header secured Thailand’s berth at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ as Anthony Hudson’s side eked out a 2-1 win over Turkmenistan in Bangkok on Tuesday to claim top spot in Group D of the Final Round of the Qualifiers.**
Bihr nodded home from close range in the dying moments after the Thais had seen Teymur Charyyev cancel out Suphanan Bureerat’s 15th minute opener with a long range strike on the hour mark.
The win takes Thailand into top spot, climbing above a Turkmenistan side that only needed to draw in Rajamangala Stadium to progress after securing a 3-1 win over the Thais in their previous meeting.
## [Photos](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup/photos.html)
### [Stevanovic proud of Tajikistan’s tenacity](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/stevanovic-proud-of-tajikistan%E2%80%99s-tenacity)
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#### Stevanovic proud of Tajikistan’s tenacity
**Hisor: Head coach Goran Stevanovic hailed Tajikistan’s collective spirit after his side sealed qualification for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, stressing that unity and belief proved decisive in a hard-fought campaign.**
A tense 1-1 draw against the Philippines in their final Group A qualifying tie at the Hisor Central Stadium on Tuesday sent Tajikistan through, with Sheriddin Boboev’s first-half equaliser securing the crucial point.
The result saw both teams finishing on 14 points, with Tajikistan advancing with a superior goal difference.
### [Hudson delighted as Thailand show resilience to qualify](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/hudson-delighted-as-thailand-show-resilience-to-qualify)
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#### Hudson delighted as Thailand show resilience to qualify
**Bangkok: Anthony Hudson was a relieved man after Thailand dug deep to overcome Turkmenistan 2-1 to advance to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ following a pulsating tie at Rajamangala Stadium on Tuesday.**
Thailand were staring at elimination with the score tied at 1-1 as Turkmenistan held the better head-to-head record having won the reverse fixture 3-1 but Manuel Bihr’s 89th minute goal turned agony into ecstasy for the War Elephants.
### [Qualifiers - Group E: Syria 5-1 Afghanistan](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/qualifiers-group-e-syria-5-1-afghanistan-1)
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026
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#### Qualifiers - Group E: Syria 5-1 Afghanistan
**Al Ahsa: Syria completed a sterling AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group E campaign with a 5-1 win against Afghanistan on Tuesday.**
Having gone into the match with qualification already secured, the victory took Syria to 18 points while Afghanistan finished on two.
<https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-e-pakistan-v-myanmar-syria-v-afghanistan>

<https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-a-maldives-v-timor-leste-tajikistan-v-philippines>

### [Qualifiers - Final Round: MD6 Results & Reports](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/qualifiers-final-round-md6-results-reports)
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026
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#### Qualifiers - Final Round: MD6 Results & Reports
**Kuala Lumpur: Tajikistan and Thailand booked their tickets to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ after topping their respective groups in the final round of the Qualifiers on Tuesday.**
Tajikistan took the Group A top spot after coming from behind to force a 1-1 draw with the Philippines, with the Central Asian side advancing thanks to a superior goal difference.
Thailand left it late in their Group D decider against Turkmenistan, with the Southeast Asian side scoring in the 89th minute to clinch a 2-1 win.
Tajikistan and Thailand join Singapore (Group C), Syria (Group E) and Vietnam (Group F) at the Finals, which will also feature the 18 teams from the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26. The team from Group B, meanwhile, will be decided in June with Lebanon and Yemen to square off for the top spot.
### [Qualifiers - Group A: Tajikistan 1-1 Philippines](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/qualifiers-group-a-tajikistan-1-1-philippines)
Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#### Qualifiers - Group A: Tajikistan 1-1 Philippines
**Hisor: Sheriddin Boboev’s first half strike secured Tajikistan a vital 1-1 draw with the Philippines as the Central Asian side booked their spot at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ with a top-place finish in Group A of the Final Round of the Qualifiers on Tuesday.**
Both sides finished level on 14 points, with Tajikistan advancing due to a superior goal difference as the Philippines suffered the heartbreak of missing out.
### [Qualifiers - Group C: India 2-1 Hong Kong, China](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/qualifiers-group-c-india-2-1-hong-kong-china)
Tue, 31 Mar, 2026
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#### Qualifiers - Group C: India 2-1 Hong Kong, China
**Kochi: India ended their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group C journey with a 2-1 win over Hong Kong, China on Tuesday.**
The victory at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium gave India their first win and took them to five points while Hong Kong, China finished three ahead in second place, with Singapore taking the sole qualifying spot in the group.
<https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-c-singapore-v-bangladesh-india-v-hong-kong-china>
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<https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-b-bhutan-v-brunei-darussalam>

### [Qualifiers - Group D: Thailand 2-1 Turkmenistan](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/qualifiers-group-d-thailand-2-1-turkmenistan)
Tue, 31 Mar, 2026
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#### Qualifiers - Group D: Thailand 2-1 Turkmenistan
**Bangkok: Manuel Bihr’s 89th minute header secured Thailand’s berth at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ as Anthony Hudson’s side eked out a 2-1 win over Turkmenistan in Bangkok on Tuesday to claim top spot in Group D of the Final Round of the Qualifiers.**
Bihr nodded home from close range in the dying moments after the Thais had seen Teymur Charyyev cancel out Suphanan Bureerat’s 15th minute opener with a long range strike on the hour mark.
The win takes Thailand into top spot, climbing above a Turkmenistan side that only needed to draw in Rajamangala Stadium to progress after securing a 3-1 win over the Thais in their previous meeting.
### [Qualifiers - Group B: Bhutan 2-1 Brunei Darussalam](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/qualifiers-group-b-bhutan-2-1-brunei-darussalam)
Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#### Qualifiers - Group B: Bhutan 2-1 Brunei Darussalam
**Guwahati: Bhutan came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory against Brunei Darussalam in their concluding AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Group B tie on Tuesday.**
Hakeme Yazid Said opened the scoring with a curling effort before Bhutan struck back with a brace from Chencho Gyeltshen to secure the first win of their campaign as they finished third with four points, with Brunei Darussalam one adrift.
## [Videos](https://www.the-afc.com/en/more/content/videos_8.html)
### [Stevanovic proud of Tajikistan’s tenacity](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/stevanovic-proud-of-tajikistan%E2%80%99s-tenacity)
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#### Stevanovic proud of Tajikistan’s tenacity
**Hisor: Head coach Goran Stevanovic hailed Tajikistan’s collective spirit after his side sealed qualification for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, stressing that unity and belief proved decisive in a hard-fought campaign.**
A tense 1-1 draw against the Philippines in their final Group A qualifying tie at the Hisor Central Stadium on Tuesday sent Tajikistan through, with Sheriddin Boboev’s first-half equaliser securing the crucial point.
The result saw both teams finishing on 14 points, with Tajikistan advancing with a superior goal difference.
### [Hudson delighted as Thailand show resilience to qualify](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/hudson-delighted-as-thailand-show-resilience-to-qualify)
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#### Hudson delighted as Thailand show resilience to qualify
**Bangkok: Anthony Hudson was a relieved man after Thailand dug deep to overcome Turkmenistan 2-1 to advance to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ following a pulsating tie at Rajamangala Stadium on Tuesday.**
Thailand were staring at elimination with the score tied at 1-1 as Turkmenistan held the better head-to-head record having won the reverse fixture 3-1 but Manuel Bihr’s 89th minute goal turned agony into ecstasy for the War Elephants.
### [Qualifiers - Group E: Syria 5-1 Afghanistan](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/qualifiers-group-e-syria-5-1-afghanistan-1)
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026
.jpg)
#### Qualifiers - Group E: Syria 5-1 Afghanistan
**Al Ahsa: Syria completed a sterling AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group E campaign with a 5-1 win against Afghanistan on Tuesday.**
Having gone into the match with qualification already secured, the victory took Syria to 18 points while Afghanistan finished on two.
<https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-e-pakistan-v-myanmar-syria-v-afghanistan>

<https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-a-maldives-v-timor-leste-tajikistan-v-philippines>

### [Qualifiers - Final Round: MD6 Results & Reports](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/qualifiers-final-round-md6-results-reports)
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026
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#### Qualifiers - Final Round: MD6 Results & Reports
**Kuala Lumpur: Tajikistan and Thailand booked their tickets to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ after topping their respective groups in the final round of the Qualifiers on Tuesday.**
Tajikistan took the Group A top spot after coming from behind to force a 1-1 draw with the Philippines, with the Central Asian side advancing thanks to a superior goal difference.
Thailand left it late in their Group D decider against Turkmenistan, with the Southeast Asian side scoring in the 89th minute to clinch a 2-1 win.
Tajikistan and Thailand join Singapore (Group C), Syria (Group E) and Vietnam (Group F) at the Finals, which will also feature the 18 teams from the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26. The team from Group B, meanwhile, will be decided in June with Lebanon and Yemen to square off for the top spot.
### [Qualifiers - Group A: Tajikistan 1-1 Philippines](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/qualifiers-group-a-tajikistan-1-1-philippines)
Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#### Qualifiers - Group A: Tajikistan 1-1 Philippines
**Hisor: Sheriddin Boboev’s first half strike secured Tajikistan a vital 1-1 draw with the Philippines as the Central Asian side booked their spot at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ with a top-place finish in Group A of the Final Round of the Qualifiers on Tuesday.**
Both sides finished level on 14 points, with Tajikistan advancing due to a superior goal difference as the Philippines suffered the heartbreak of missing out.
### [Qualifiers - Group C: India 2-1 Hong Kong, China](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/qualifiers-group-c-india-2-1-hong-kong-china)
Tue, 31 Mar, 2026
.jpg)
#### Qualifiers - Group C: India 2-1 Hong Kong, China
**Kochi: India ended their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group C journey with a 2-1 win over Hong Kong, China on Tuesday.**
The victory at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium gave India their first win and took them to five points while Hong Kong, China finished three ahead in second place, with Singapore taking the sole qualifying spot in the group.
<https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-c-singapore-v-bangladesh-india-v-hong-kong-china>
.jpg)
<https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-b-bhutan-v-brunei-darussalam>

### [Qualifiers - Group D: Thailand 2-1 Turkmenistan](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/qualifiers-group-d-thailand-2-1-turkmenistan)
Tue, 31 Mar, 2026
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#### Qualifiers - Group D: Thailand 2-1 Turkmenistan
**Bangkok: Manuel Bihr’s 89th minute header secured Thailand’s berth at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ as Anthony Hudson’s side eked out a 2-1 win over Turkmenistan in Bangkok on Tuesday to claim top spot in Group D of the Final Round of the Qualifiers.**
Bihr nodded home from close range in the dying moments after the Thais had seen Teymur Charyyev cancel out Suphanan Bureerat’s 15th minute opener with a long range strike on the hour mark.
The win takes Thailand into top spot, climbing above a Turkmenistan side that only needed to draw in Rajamangala Stadium to progress after securing a 3-1 win over the Thais in their previous meeting.
### [Qualifiers - Group B: Bhutan 2-1 Brunei Darussalam](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/qualifiers-group-b-bhutan-2-1-brunei-darussalam)
Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#### Qualifiers - Group B: Bhutan 2-1 Brunei Darussalam
**Guwahati: Bhutan came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory against Brunei Darussalam in their concluding AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Group B tie on Tuesday.**
Hakeme Yazid Said opened the scoring with a curling effort before Bhutan struck back with a brace from Chencho Gyeltshen to secure the first win of their campaign as they finished third with four points, with Brunei Darussalam one adrift. |
| Readable Markdown | **Hisor: Head coach Goran Stevanovic hailed Tajikistan’s collective spirit after his side sealed qualification for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, stressing that unity and belief proved decisive in a hard-fought campaign.**
**Bangkok: Anthony Hudson was a relieved man after Thailand dug deep to overcome Turkmenistan 2-1 to advance to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ following a pulsating tie at Rajamangala Stadium on Tuesday.**
### [AFC President congratulates teams on sealing AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ berths](https://www.the-afc.com/en/about_afc/about_afc/the_president.html/news/afc-president-congratulates-teams-on-sealing-afc-asian-cup-saudi-arabia-2027%E2%84%A2-berths)
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#### AFC President congratulates teams on sealing AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ berths
**Kuala Lumpur: Following a gripping series of matches in the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round on Tuesday, Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the five nations that secured their places for the Continental showpiece, which will be held from January 7 to February 5 next year.**
### [Qualifiers - Group E: Syria 5-1 Afghanistan](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/qualifiers-group-e-syria-5-1-afghanistan-1)
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026
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#### Qualifiers - Group E: Syria 5-1 Afghanistan
**Al Ahsa: Syria completed a sterling AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group E campaign with a 5-1 win against Afghanistan on Tuesday.**
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<https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-a-maldives-v-timor-leste-tajikistan-v-philippines>

### [Qualifiers - Final Round: MD6 Results & Reports](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/qualifiers-final-round-md6-results-reports)
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026
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#### Qualifiers - Final Round: MD6 Results & Reports
**Kuala Lumpur: Tajikistan and Thailand booked their tickets to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ after topping their respective groups in the final round of the Qualifiers on Tuesday.**
### [Qualifiers - Group A: Tajikistan 1-1 Philippines](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/qualifiers-group-a-tajikistan-1-1-philippines)
Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#### Qualifiers - Group A: Tajikistan 1-1 Philippines
**Hisor: Sheriddin Boboev’s first half strike secured Tajikistan a vital 1-1 draw with the Philippines as the Central Asian side booked their spot at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ with a top-place finish in Group A of the Final Round of the Qualifiers on Tuesday.**
### [Qualifiers - Group C: India 2-1 Hong Kong, China](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/qualifiers-group-c-india-2-1-hong-kong-china)
Tue, 31 Mar, 2026
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#### Qualifiers - Group C: India 2-1 Hong Kong, China
**Kochi: India ended their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group C journey with a 2-1 win over Hong Kong, China on Tuesday.**
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<https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-b-bhutan-v-brunei-darussalam>

### [Qualifiers - Group D: Thailand 2-1 Turkmenistan](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/qualifiers-group-d-thailand-2-1-turkmenistan)
Tue, 31 Mar, 2026
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#### Qualifiers - Group D: Thailand 2-1 Turkmenistan
**Bangkok: Manuel Bihr’s 89th minute header secured Thailand’s berth at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ as Anthony Hudson’s side eked out a 2-1 win over Turkmenistan in Bangkok on Tuesday to claim top spot in Group D of the Final Round of the Qualifiers.**
### [Stevanovic proud of Tajikistan’s tenacity](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/stevanovic-proud-of-tajikistan%E2%80%99s-tenacity)
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#### Stevanovic proud of Tajikistan’s tenacity
**Hisor: Head coach Goran Stevanovic hailed Tajikistan’s collective spirit after his side sealed qualification for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, stressing that unity and belief proved decisive in a hard-fought campaign.**
### [Hudson delighted as Thailand show resilience to qualify](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/hudson-delighted-as-thailand-show-resilience-to-qualify)
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#### Hudson delighted as Thailand show resilience to qualify
**Bangkok: Anthony Hudson was a relieved man after Thailand dug deep to overcome Turkmenistan 2-1 to advance to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ following a pulsating tie at Rajamangala Stadium on Tuesday.**
### [Qualifiers - Group E: Syria 5-1 Afghanistan](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/qualifiers-group-e-syria-5-1-afghanistan-1)
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026
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#### Qualifiers - Group E: Syria 5-1 Afghanistan
**Al Ahsa: Syria completed a sterling AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group E campaign with a 5-1 win against Afghanistan on Tuesday.**
<https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-e-pakistan-v-myanmar-syria-v-afghanistan>

<https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-a-maldives-v-timor-leste-tajikistan-v-philippines>

### [Qualifiers - Final Round: MD6 Results & Reports](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/qualifiers-final-round-md6-results-reports)
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026
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#### Qualifiers - Final Round: MD6 Results & Reports
**Kuala Lumpur: Tajikistan and Thailand booked their tickets to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ after topping their respective groups in the final round of the Qualifiers on Tuesday.**
### [Qualifiers - Group A: Tajikistan 1-1 Philippines](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/qualifiers-group-a-tajikistan-1-1-philippines)
Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#### Qualifiers - Group A: Tajikistan 1-1 Philippines
**Hisor: Sheriddin Boboev’s first half strike secured Tajikistan a vital 1-1 draw with the Philippines as the Central Asian side booked their spot at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ with a top-place finish in Group A of the Final Round of the Qualifiers on Tuesday.**
### [Qualifiers - Group C: India 2-1 Hong Kong, China](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/qualifiers-group-c-india-2-1-hong-kong-china)
Tue, 31 Mar, 2026
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#### Qualifiers - Group C: India 2-1 Hong Kong, China
**Kochi: India ended their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group C journey with a 2-1 win over Hong Kong, China on Tuesday.**
<https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-c-singapore-v-bangladesh-india-v-hong-kong-china>
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<https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-b-bhutan-v-brunei-darussalam>

### [Qualifiers - Group D: Thailand 2-1 Turkmenistan](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/qualifiers-group-d-thailand-2-1-turkmenistan)
Tue, 31 Mar, 2026
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#### Qualifiers - Group D: Thailand 2-1 Turkmenistan
**Bangkok: Manuel Bihr’s 89th minute header secured Thailand’s berth at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ as Anthony Hudson’s side eked out a 2-1 win over Turkmenistan in Bangkok on Tuesday to claim top spot in Group D of the Final Round of the Qualifiers.**
### [Qualifiers - Group B: Bhutan 2-1 Brunei Darussalam](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/qualifiers-group-b-bhutan-2-1-brunei-darussalam)
Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#### Qualifiers - Group B: Bhutan 2-1 Brunei Darussalam
**Guwahati: Bhutan came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory against Brunei Darussalam in their concluding AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Group B tie on Tuesday.**
### [Stevanovic proud of Tajikistan’s tenacity](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/stevanovic-proud-of-tajikistan%E2%80%99s-tenacity)
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#### Stevanovic proud of Tajikistan’s tenacity
**Hisor: Head coach Goran Stevanovic hailed Tajikistan’s collective spirit after his side sealed qualification for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, stressing that unity and belief proved decisive in a hard-fought campaign.**
### [Hudson delighted as Thailand show resilience to qualify](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/hudson-delighted-as-thailand-show-resilience-to-qualify)
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#### Hudson delighted as Thailand show resilience to qualify
**Bangkok: Anthony Hudson was a relieved man after Thailand dug deep to overcome Turkmenistan 2-1 to advance to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ following a pulsating tie at Rajamangala Stadium on Tuesday.**
### [Qualifiers - Group E: Syria 5-1 Afghanistan](https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/news/qualifiers-group-e-syria-5-1-afghanistan-1)
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026
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#### Qualifiers - Group E: Syria 5-1 Afghanistan |
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