2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)
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The Asian section of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification will act as qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup for national teams of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). AFC teams have been allocated eight direct qualifying slots and one inter-confederation play-off slot.[1]
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Tournament details | |
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Dates | 12 October 2023 – November 2025 |
Teams | 46 (from 1 confederation) |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 109 |
Goals scored | 330 (3.03 per match) |
Attendance | 1,863,813 (17,099 per match) |
Top scorer(s) | Almoez Ali Son Heung-min (7 goals each) |
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All statistics correct as of 6 June 2024. |
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The qualification process involves five rounds; the first two also serving as qualification for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.