Undefeated after six matches, the Asian nations ha...
Key takeaways
- With six of their nine competing teams having already opened their campaign, the AFC is yet to taste defeat -- having notched two wins and four draws, and some of these have come against formidable opposition.
- - Instrumental against Czechia, Hwang In-Beom now has Mexico in his sights - Japan justify sleeper credentials with dramatic draw vs.
- In what has arguably been the match of the tournament so far, Japan came from behind twice to draw with world No.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
With six of their nine competing teams having already opened their campaign, the AFC is yet to taste defeat -- having notched two wins and four draws, and some of these have come against formidable opposition.
South Korea kicked things off on the opening day with a stirring victory over Czechia after initially trailing, and that was bettered two days later when Australia pulled off a 2-0 triumph over Türkiye who had originally been very dismissive of the threat that the Socceroos may pose.
- Instrumental against Czechia, Hwang In-Beom now has Mexico in his sights - Japan justify sleeper credentials with dramatic draw vs. Netherlands - Arise Irankunda: Australia has new prince as Socceroos shock Türkiye