Japan can take a major step toward the 2026 World Cup over the next several days if it can negotiate away tests against Indonesia and China in the space of five days.
Son Heung-min’s South Korea will also look to close in on a spot at the showpiece in North America with a game against Palestine in Jordan next week.
Meanwhile, Herve Renard, who masterminded a famous victory over eventual champion Argentina at the Qatar World Cup, takes charge of Saudi Arabia for the first time since returning to the job.