Only the six group winners will qualify, joining the 18 teams who sealed their spots after advancing to the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26.
With 12 matches to be played across the continent, the-AFC.com previews Matchday One, with the Qualifiers to run till March, 2026.
Group C
Singapore v Hong Kong, China
Venue: National Stadium (Singapore)
Kick-off: 20:30 (UTC+8)
A tough group to call with all four teams believing they can advance.
Hong Kong, China made a return to the continental stage at the 2023 edition after a lapse of 56 years and will be eager to kick off their campaign with victory against Singapore. .....
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