FIFA World Cup qualifying: Asia

Upcoming fixtures and standings

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. Find out the upcoming fixtures and standings of the AFC Asian Qualifiers 2026 the continental national football tournament for Asian teams.

How many teams will qualify?

Eight Asian teams will directly qualify for the global finals.

How will the teams be split up?

The 18 nations will be split into three groups of six. The top two from each section will qualify for World Cup 26.