Yemen qualifies for 2027 Asian Cup after 2-0 win over Lebanon

Yemen defeated Lebanon 2-0 in a Group B qualifier for the 2027 Asian Cup held in Doha on June 4, 2026, clinching their place in the tournament finals ^{[1, 2]}. Nasser Al Gahwashi scored both goals to secure the victory for Yemen ^{[1, 2]}.

The qualifier had been postponed from its original March date due to the Middle East conflict ^{[1, 2]}. Before the match, Lebanon needed only a draw to qualify but fell short with the loss ^{[1, 2]}.

Yemen finished the qualifying group with 14 points, one point ahead of Lebanon’s 13, to claim the final spot in the tournament ^{[1, 2]}. The team will compete in the 2027 Asian Cup finals in Saudi Arabia, where they are placed in Group E alongside South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam ^{[1, 2]}.

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The Straits Times — Global — Al Gahwashi double seals Yemen’s Asian Cup berth at Lebanon’s expense

The Straits Times — Sport — Al Gahwashi double seals Yemen’s Asian Cup berth at Lebanon’s expense