Oman comfortably defeated Chinese Taipei 3-0 in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup AFC qualification match on November 16, 2023. The Red Warriors secured a straightforward victory at home, controlling the game from start to finish to collect three vital points in Group D. Oman opened the scoring in the first half through a header from a corner kick, asserting their physical advantage. They doubled their lead before halftime with a fine finish from inside the box, effectively sealing the match result. The second half saw Oman manage the game professionally, adding a third goal late on to put a gloss on the scoreline. This win provides the perfect start for Oman's campaign to reach the third round of Asian qualification, while Chinese Taipei faces a struggle to compete in a group containing several stronger nations.