Kyrgyzstan

Jordan piled the pressure on Australia with a victory over Tajikistan on a busy day of AFC World Cup qualifiers.

It was a day to remember for Guam as they ended their long wait for a World Cup qualifying victory.

Japan and South Korea continued to impress with victories in AFC World Cup qualification, while Australia got back to winning way.

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.

Timothy Cahill Australia have named a settled 23-man squad for their opening World Cup qualifier against Kyrgyzstan on June 16.

Alex Wilkinson Asian champions Australia head to Kyrgyzstan as they begin their long road to Russia 2018.

Michael Jedinak Ange Postecoglou has recalled Mile Jedinak and Mat Ryan for Australia's World Cup qualifiers against Kyrgyzstan and Bangladesh next month.

Mirlan Murzaev Asian Cup hosts United Arab Emirates will face Australia in the quarter-finals after substitute Ahmed Khalil scored an extra-time penalty.

It is a winner-takes-all clash at the Rashid Stadium in Dubai with both sides still in with a chance of making the knockout stages.

Mathew Leckie Mathew Leckie will miss Australia's upcoming World Cup qualifiers due to illness.