Qualifying Campaign Kicks Off With Exciting Preliminary Joint Round

Asian Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Qualifying Campaign Kicks Off with Exciting Preliminary Joint Round

Asia's Road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Continues

The Asian section of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification tournament has commenced, with the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 delivering thrilling results. The tournament serves as a qualifier for the 2026 FIFA World Cup for national teams from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

The qualifying process began in October 2022, with 23 nations vying for a spot in the next phase. The teams were divided into four groups, and the top two finishers from each group advanced to the next round. The qualification round concluded in March 2023, with 12 teams earning their place in the Group Stage.

The Group Stage will feature 24 teams, which will be divided into three groups of eight. The top two teams from each group will qualify directly for FIFA World Cup 2026, while the two third-placed teams will advance to a play-off round.

The Asian qualifiers have produced some exciting matches so far, with several unexpected results. The tournament is expected to continue to provide thrilling football as teams battle for a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026.