1. Japan vs Indonesia
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Japan, despite suffering a shock 1-0 loss to Australia in Round 9 (their first defeat in the 18-team stage), had already secured World Cup qualification weeks prior. Manager Hajime Moriyasu is expected to rotate heavily, giving minutes to U-23 talents like Takefusa KuboтАЩs backups or rising defenders.
Indonesia, riding a historic 1-0 win over China (ending a 68-year unbeaten streak against the Dragons), locked a playoff berth with 12 points
2. China vs Bahrain
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ChinaтАЩs World Cup dream ended in Round 9 with a 0-1 loss to Indonesia, extending their winless streak to 4 games and sealing a sixth-place finish in Group C (2 wins, 7 losses, 6 goals scored, 20 conceded). Bahrain, also eliminated with 6 points, faces a similarly dispirited opponent.
With nothing to play for, both coaches may field youth teams. ChinaтАЩs 18-year-old Wang Yudong, who impressed in the Indonesia loss, could start again. Bahrain might test new attacking combinations. Historically, China holds a 6-2-0 edge, but recent form suggests a low-stakes, cagey draw.
3. Kyrgyzstan vs UAE
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Kyrgyzstan was eliminated in Round 9 (1 win, 2 draws, 6 losses), leaving them with no incentive beyond pride. The UAE, however, needs a win to secure 3rd place in Group A (and a playoff berth). They trail Qatar by 1 point in the race for the groupтАЩs second playoff spot (Group AтАЩs 3rd and 4th face other groupsтАЩ 3rd/4th in the next playoff round).
4. Uzbekistan vs Qatar
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Uzbekistan made history in Round 9, securing their first World Cup berth with a 0-0 draw vs UAE. Now, they play for group pride (currently 2nd, 18 points). Manager Sre─Нko Katanec may rest stars like Eldor Shomurodov, giving youngsters minutes.
Qatar, the 2022 World Cup hosts, needs a result to lock 4th place in Group A (and a playoff spot). Trailing the UAE by 1 point, theyтАЩll lean on Akram AfifтАЩs creativity. UzbekistanтАЩs rotated defense could be vulnerable, but QatarтАЩs pressure may not be enough against a relaxed yet disciplined Uzbek side.
