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ILoveQatar.net
13-06-2025
- Sport
- ILoveQatar.net
Qatar & Saudi Arabia confirmed as hosts for upcoming AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Playoffs
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced on 13 June 2025 that Qatar and Saudi Arabia have been confirmed as the hosts for the upcoming AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Playoffs. Six teams, the third and fourth-placed sides from the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26, namely Indonesia, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, will be divided into two groups of three teams to battle in a centralised format from 8 - 14 October 2025, with the group winners securing the two remaining automatic berths at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Subsequently, the runners-up from each group will face off in the two-legged AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Playoffs Knockout Stage on 13 & 18 November 2025, with the winner advancing to the FIFA Play-off Tournament. The Official Draw is scheduled to be held on 17 July 2025.
Al Etihad
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Al Etihad
AFC Asian Qualifiers: UAE 1-1 Kyrgyzstan
10 June 2025 21:52 BISHKEK (WAM)Kyrgyz Republic's never-say-die attitude saw them grab a last-gasp goal to hold United Arab Emirates to a 1-1 draw in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group A tie on Republic's late salvo at Dolen Omurzakov Stadium saw them end their campaign on eight points while Cosmin Olaroiu continues to wait for his first win as UAE head coach with his side finishing on 15 result qualifies the UAE for the AFC play-offs that lead to the World Cup, which will be held next UAE's goal was scored by Harib Abdullah in the 30th minute, while Kai Merk scored for the Kyrgyzstan national team in the 90+5 another match within the same group, the Uzbekistan national team defeated the Qatar national team 3-0 in this result, the Uzbekistan national team raised its points tally to 21 points, and the Qatar national team remained in fourth place with 13 points, also qualifying for the AFC play-offs.
Zawya
04-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Keeta becomes official global supporter for the AFC Asian Qualifiers 2026
Riyadh – Keeta, the international subsidiary of Meituan, China's on-demand delivery giant, has signed on as the Official Global Supporter for four matches in the AFC Asian Qualifiers 2026, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing fan experiences across the region. As part of this strategic partnership, Keeta will gain premier visibility during four key matches—two in Saudi Arabia and two in Bahrain and Japan. The sponsorship kicks off with the highly anticipated China vs. Saudi Arabia match on March 20 at King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh. The second Saudi-hosted match, set for June, will be announced in due course. "Football has the power to unite people, and at Keeta, we're excited to be part of that energy. Partnering with the AFC allows us to connect with fans in a meaningful way while delivering a seamless food experience that complements the thrill of the game," said Tony Qiu, CEO of Keeta and VP of International Business at Meituan. "We look forward to engaging with audiences through special promotions and activations that bring together two universal passions—great food and great football." AFC General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John said: 'With a record minimum of eight Asian teams poised to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the worldwide focus on the expanded AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 format has never been stronger. 'We are delighted to welcome Keeta to our family of valued partners, and we look forward to working with them to create more engaging and historic moments for our passionate fanbase of Asian football.' Keeta's branding will be prominently featured in match broadcasts, digital and social media campaigns, and stadium advertising, strengthening its presence in the sports and entertainment ecosystem. With a vast network of over 15,000 riders and partnerships with thousands of restaurants across the Kingdom, Keeta continues to prioritize convenience, quality, and reliability for its customers. This partnership aligns with Keeta's strategy to enhance its engagement with the Saudi community and support major sporting events that reflect the Kingdom's aspirations in the sports sector, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to improve quality of life and promote sports and entertainment activities. Fans attending the Saudi-hosted matches can look forward to exclusive Keeta promotions and a frictionless ordering experience, ensuring their matchday excitement is perfectly paired with their favorite meals. About Keeta Keeta is a technology-driven delivery platform that connects consumers with local food and retail merchants and couriers. With the mission of "We help people eat better, live better," Keeta is committed to providing localized high-quality products and services, benefiting consumers, food and retail merchants and couriers from the entire ecosystem. Keeta was launched by Meituan ( which owns China's leading food delivery platform Meituan Waimai. About Asia Football Group Asia Football Group (AFG) is the exclusive commercial agency for the Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) competitions from 2023-2028. AFG's partnership with the AFC covers the commercial rights for all major AFC National Team and Club competitions, including the AFC Asian Cup™, AFC Asian Qualifiers™, AFC Women's Asian Cup™, AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers, AFC Champions League Elite™, AFC Women's Champions League™, and AFC Champions League Two™ as well as AFC youth and futsal competitions.
