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Asian teams continued their strong start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they managed positive results in their first group stage matches, going unbeaten so far, in a remarkable start that reflects the development of Asian football on the world stage.
The Asian teams’ five matches so far have witnessed a mix of wins and draws as they have managed one win and four draws with a positive result against various football schools from Europe, South America and Oceania.
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South Korea recorded one of the most impressive results with a 2-1 win over the Czech Republic, while Japan continued their strong presence with a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in a game that saw plenty of competition until the final moments.
As for the Saudi Arabian national team, they managed to force a 1-1 draw against Uruguay in a strong encounter that saw an outstanding defensive performance, while the Iranian national team recorded a positive 1-1 draw against New Zealand in a match characterized by balance between the two sides.
The Qatar national team also managed to achieve a positive result as a result of a 1-1 draw against Switzerland, completing the series of results in which the Asian teams maintained an unbeaten record at the start of the World Cup.
These encounters were split between Asian teams versus European opponents over four games, compared to one against a South American team, giving these results added value in terms of the strength of the opponents and the variety of playing styles.
With this start, the Asian teams confirm that they enter the 2026 World Cup with different ambitions and the ability to keep up with the world leaders, in a scene that reflects the clear development of the level of Asian football in terms of performance and results.
