World Cup 2026: Asian teams have been performing at an excellent level so far!

The 2026 World Cup is only just beginning, but the Asian Football Confederation has already made a powerful statement. AFC sides have gone unbeaten in their first five matches, recording two victories and three draws — all against opponents from Europe or South America.

Saudi Arabia held Uruguay to a 1‑1 draw, Japan shared the points with the Netherlands in a 2‑2 thriller, Australia cruised past Turkey 2‑0, Qatar earned a 1‑1 draw with Switzerland, and South Korea edged Czechia 2‑1.

In a separate standout statistic, Cape Verde committed just one foul in their match against Spain — the fewest recorded by any team in a World Cup game since full tournament broadcasts began in 1966.

The early signs are clear: Asian teams are no longer just participating. They are competing, delivering results, and challenging traditional powerhouses. The World Cup is only just starting, but the momentum is already building. For the first time in years, the gap between continents appears to be shrinking. Asia, it seems, has arrived.

Hazem Mlhem |

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Hazem Mlhem est un rédacteur sportif expérimenté, animé par une passion pour le football africain.

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