Underdogs hoping for fast start as Asia’s road to 2022 World Cup resumes
03 September 2019
With the top seeds in each of the eight groups — including World Cup regulars such as South Korea, Japan, Australia and Iran — not commencing their campaigns until next Tuesday, the nations looking to usurp the established order have an early opportunity to make a mark. “It’s always very important to start with three points, because a favourable result will lay the foundation for the next victories,” Cuper told the Asian Football Confederation’s official website.
The first place finishers in each group is guaranteed to advance to the next round of Asia’s qualification campaign, with the four best runners-up across the eight groups also advancing. Australia, too, are one of the powerhouses of the region, booking their place at each World Cup since their second qualification was sealed in Germany in 2006. Iran, meanwhile, are aiming to qualify for a third finals in a row and a fifth in total.
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