Uzbekistan

Australia are a potential opponent for Uzbekistan and Japan in the last 16, but Hector Cuper is focused only on topping Asian Cup Group F.

Mohamed Salah Linked with European champions Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Uruguay defender Jose Maria Gimenez is only focused on the World Cup.

Luis Suarez Uruguay will head to Russia for the World Cup with a win under their belt following Thursday's victory in Montevideo.

Unspecified breaches of competition rules will be investigated by the AFC following its final round of qualifying matches for Russia 2018.

There were no goals, but South Korea's draw in Uzbekistan means they are heading for a ninth consecutive World Cup appearance.

Marat Bikmaev South Korea came from a goal down to beat Uzbekistan 2-1 in what could prove to be a crucial World Cup qualifier for Uli Stielike's men.

Akram Komilov's unfortunate own goal saw Canada narrowly defeat Uzbekistan 2-1 on Tuesday.

In a day of emphatic wins in AFC World Cup qualifying, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates both won by double figures.

Japan Japan thrashed Uzbekistan 5-1 to make it two wins from as many games for coach Vahid Halilhodzic, with Toshihiro Aoyama scoring his first international goal.

Japan After making a winning start under Vahid Halilhodzic, Japan will look to add another victory when they host Uzbekistan in a friendly on Tuesday.