The Asian Football Confederations third-round qualifying matches for the FIFA World Cup 2026 will begin on Thursday, as 18 teams battle for the eight places up for grabs.
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When do the AFC qualifiers take place for the World Cup? How many countries are playing? Al Jazeera answers.
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