2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™
Asia's FIFA World Cup preliminaries have been decided,
with the continent's big five set to start with home fixtures
against the groups' underdogs.
2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™
The Asian confederation has produced more than its fair share of joy and drama in FIFA World Cup qualifying down through the years.
2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™
Despite some courageous underdog attempts, the favourites all completed aggregate wins to clear the first hurdle in the race to South Africa 2010.
2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™
Thailand, Singapore and a west Asian trio were among the biggest winners as Asia's FIFA World Cup hopefuls set out on the road to South Africa.

From 8 October, the Asian Zone preliminary round first-leg qualifiers for the South Africa 2010 will kick off in the world's biggest continent.