The draw for the AFC final round of qualifiers for the 2026 Men’s World Cup was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on THU 27 JUN 2024. The 18 teams were drawn into three groups of six, from which six teams will qualify, and another six will move on to the repechage playoffs. more...

The AFC first group phase of qualifiers for the 2026 Men’s World Cup completed on TUE 11 JUN 2024 as the last five places in the final round were claimed. Eight of the 18 surviving teams will qualify for the final tournament, with one more advancing to the playoffs. more...

The AFC preliminary round of qualifiers for the 2026 Men’s World Cup was played THU 12-TUE 17 OCT 2023. The ten winning teams advanced to the first group phase. more...

The draws for the first two rounds of AFC qualifiers for the 2026 Men’s World Cup – the preliminary round and the first group phase – were held on THU 27 JUL 2023 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. All 46 AFC members that are also FIFA members entered the competition, with the top 26 earning a bye into the first group phase. more...