South Korea have certified for a tenth successive World Cup after securing their place in Qatar with a 2-0 win towards Syria.
They are second in Group A in Asia qualifying behind Iran, who’ve already claimed a spot within the finals.
However Australia drew 2-2 with Oman and sit third in Group B, with solely the highest two qualifying routinely.
They are 4 factors behind leaders Saudi Arabia and three adrift of Japan but have video games towards each to return.
Japan beat Saudi Arabia 2-0 of their newest match, with Liverpool ahead Takumi Minamino scoring considered one of their targets.
The two third-placed sides in every group of Asia qualifying will meet to determine who enters an intercontinental play-off towards the fifth-placed facet in South America.
The high 4 within the South America qualifying group safe a place on the World Cup and leaders Brazil and Argentina have already made certain of being within the Middle East in November and December.
Brazil beat Paraguay 4-0 to stay 4 factors away from Argentina, who earned a 1-0 win towards seventh-placed Colombia.
Ecuador, in third, have been held to a 1-1 draw by fifth-placed Peru, whereas Uruguay secured a convincing 4-1 win over Venezuela to maneuver fourth.
New Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur was amongst Uruguay’s goalscorers, with Edinson Cavani, Luis Suarez and Giorgian de Arrascaeta becoming a member of him on the scoresheet.
Chile beat Bolivia 3-2 to make up floor on their rivals and enhance their hopes of qualification.
Alexis Sanchez scored twice for Chile, who transfer sixth – three factors off the highest 4.
