Manila Bulletin
PH Azkals matches in World Cup/Asian Cup Qualifiers postponed due to COVID-19
The Philippine Azkals' upcoming matches in the FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup qualifiers have been officially postponed by FIFA and the AFC due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The rescheduled matches were originally set for March 23-31 and June 1-9.
The Azkals were scheduled to play Guam, China, and Maldives during these windows.
No new target dates have been set, but member associations can mutually agree on holding postponed matches, subject to FIFA and AFC approval.
The Azkals are currently third in Group A with seven points, aiming for a top two finish to advance to the third round of World Cup qualifiers and secure an Asian Cup slot.
🤖
This story was generated by AI to help you understand the key points. For more detailed coverage, please see the news articles from trusted media outlets below.
News Sources
See how different news organizations are covering this story. Below are the original articles from various Philippine news sources that contributed to this summary.
The Philippine football team, the Azkals, will have their FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, with a match against Guam on March 26 cancelled as Guam's team is not allowed to travel.
Read more →
The opening of the Philippines Football League's 2020 season has been rescheduled to April 18 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read more →