Kuala Lumpur: Group C of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 will see five of the six teams aiming to reach the FIFA World Cup Finals for - at the very least - a second time.
Ahead of what will surely be thrilling affairs, the-AFC.com takes a look at some key facts and figures.
Can China PR end wait?
Having made their only FIFA World Cup appearance in the 2002 edition, China PR are desperate to make a return but the draw and a tough second round qualifying campaign indicate it will be a tall order for the East Asian side to secure one of the two automatic spots available to the Finals. Head coach Branko Ivankovic, however, has called on his players to believe they can do it. .....
EAST ASIAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION
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