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WCQ - AFC Standings
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Oman | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Saudi Arabia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Iraq | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Indonesia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |