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FIFA World Cup Preview: Korea Republic, Qatar & Australia
Our World Cup preview series begins with Korea Republic, Qatar and Australia. We assess Son Heung-min’s role, Qatar’s reliance on Akram Afif and whether Australia’s emerging generation can make a major impact.
The Asian Game Podcast
EPISODE 272
FIFA World Cup Preview: Korea Republic, Qatar & Australia
Our World Cup preview series begins with Korea Republic, Qatar and Australia. We assess Son Heung-min’s role, Qatar’s reliance on Akram Afif and whether Australia’s emerging generation can make a major impact.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is almost upon us, and that means it is time for our team-by-team previews of all nine AFC nations taking part across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
We start with Part 1, featuring Korea Republic, Qatar and Australia, looking at all the big talking points and questions for each nation as they prepare for kick-off.
- Could Son Heung-min be an impact sub this World Cup?
- Is it Akram Afif or bust for Qatar?
- Is this Australia’s most exciting generation?
