The Asian Game

TAG Podcast: Asian Qualifiers Recap + Club World Cup prepares for kick-off

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Episode notes

After 217 matches and 613 goals, we’ve almost reached the conclusion of FIFA World Cup qualifying for 2026, with just the small matter of the Fourth and the Fifth Rounds to come.

We are joined by the founder of Futbol Palestine, Bassil Mikdadi, to dissect the wild and controversial final finish to the Third Round of Asian Qualifiers.

• Was Palestine robbed?
• Uzbekistan banish past demons
• Jordan set for the world stage
• Has Indonesia lost their identity?
• The Gulf of Disappointment

Plus, we discuss AFC Asian Cup qualification and Malaysia's statement win over Vietnam, as well as look ahead to the start of the FIFA Club World Cup and what to expect from Asia's quartet - Al Hilal, Al Ain, Ulsan HD and Urawa Reds.