AFC: Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar

Oman hope to create a major upset in group stages of the AFC World Cup qualifiers against favorite Japan, who are favored to return to the global stage.

Highlights from the match between Japan vs. Oman.

Son Heung-Min and Korea Republic look to start qualifiers with a win against Iraq, who are aiming to make the World Cup for the first time since 1986.

Highlights from the match between Korea Republic vs. Iraq.

Neither Iran nor Syria are favored to make the next round of AFC World Cup qualifiers, but both played well in the prior stage and know points are needed.

Highlights from the match between Iran vs. Syria.

Lebanon are somewhat lucky to be in this spot after losing their last two qualifying matches and they'll hope to find better form this round against UAE.

Highlights from the match between Vietnam vs. Australia.

Saudi Arabia didn't lose last round and are looking to continue that versus Vietnam, who for the first time are in the third round of World Cup qualifiers.

Highlights from the match between Saudi Arabia vs. Vietnam.

Australia won all eight matches in World Cup qualifiers last round and are expected to keep that going against China PR for the game in Qatar.

Highlights from the match between Australia vs. China.

Son Heung-Min and Korea Republic look to rebound after an opening draw against Iraq, taking on heavy underdog Lebanon back at home in Suwon.

Highlights from the match between Korea Republic vs. Lebanon.

Australia kicked off World Cup qualifiers with a dominant 3-0 win and will look to continue that against Vietnam, who gave up three goals in their opener.

Highlights from the match between UAE vs. Lebanon.

Yuya Osako and Japan are hoping for an immediate rebound after losing late against Oman, while China didn't fair much better in a loss against Australia.

Highlights from the match between China vs. Japan.

Syria were the only team to lose their first match in Group A and will try to take a point against UAE, who battled to a scoreless draw in their opener.

Highlights from the match between Syria vs. UAE.

Oman opened qualifiers with a big win against Japan and will hope to find a similar result against Saudi Arabia, who had no problems in their first match.

Highlights from the match between Oman vs. Saudi Arabia.

Iran were the only team to score in their first match in Group A, which puts them at the top of the table ahead of a showdown against Iraq in Doha.

Highlights from the match between IRAQ vs. IRAN.

Korea Republic and a healthy again Son Heung-Min look to continue their run to qualification against Syria, who took a point from their first two matches.