Asian Cup

Younis Mahmoud Iraq can reach the World Cup in 2018 after impressive Asian Cup performance, says captain Younis Mahmoud.

Iran Late drama ensued at the Asian Cup as Reza Ghoochannejhad secured top spot for Iran in a 1-0 win over United Arab Emirates in Brisbane.

Alberto Zaccheroni Kyrgyzstan qualified for the Asian Cup last 16 as one of the best third-placed teams and will be aiming to upset hosts United Arab Emirates.

Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia are not interested in making friends as they look to erase bad Asian Cup memories from four years ago.

Juan Antonio Pizzi Saudi Arabia beat North Korea 4-0 last time out, and coach Juan Antonio Pizzi feels more performances like that could win them the title.

Japan They say the best is left until last and that may be the case in Group D, with the final Asian Cup group featuring the past two champions.

Mirjalol Qosimov Uzbekistan coach Mirjalol Qosimov bemoaned his side's lack of luck in front of goal, after they were eliminated from the Asian Cup by South Korea on Thursday.

Ray Wilkins Ray Wilkins feels the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) needs to focus on player health after Ahmed Hayel's controversial doping test.

Australia Australia defeated Kuwait 4-1 in the opening game of the 2015 Asian Cup, coming from behind to start their campaign in ideal fashion.

Pim Verbeek Having claimed the Gulf Cup just over a year ago, Oman will have to prove worthy of the title against Uzbekistan, said Hector Cuper.