The draw for the top 18 of the Asian zone of the World Cup qualifiers was announced, and the national football team was placed in Group C with Japan, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Indonesia.
Japan is currently ranked 17th in the world and No. 1 in Asia. Australia is ranked 23rd in the world and 4th in Asia. The Saudi team is ranked 56th in the world and 7th in Asia. Bahrain is ranked 81st in the world and Indonesia is ranked 134th in the world.
In terms of strength, the national football team is less likely to beat Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia. According to AFC rules, the round of 18 is divided into three groups, and the top two teams in each group directly qualify for the World Cup finals. Therefore, the focus should be on beating Bahrain and Indonesia to finish fourth in the group and fight for the remaining 2.5 spots with the five teams from the other third and fourth places.
The situation of the national football team is not optimistic, and Japan, Australia, and Saudi Arabia are all compared to the national football team. Bahrain's strength should not be underestimated, and Indonesia's strength has increased significantly in recent years thanks to the help of a large number of naturalized players. Therefore, the national football team must show 12 points of spirit and strive for more victories.