World Cup Countdown

World Cup Countdown: Asia

Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iran, South Korea, Japan and Australia prepare for the World Cup. Al Jazeera gets the Asian perspective with a month to go.

Qatar 2022 kicks off on November 20 and the clock is ticking.

Al Jazeera’s monthly World Cup Countdown gives you a global perspective from every region in advance of the Middle East’s first-ever FIFA World Cup.

October’s episode will focus on Asia, with expert analysis from Australia’s four-time World Cup player Tim Cahill and Qatar 2022 ambassador Mohammed Saadon Al Kuwari.

We’ll hit all the major talking points as six Asian qualifiers aim for success in Qatar.