2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_–_AFC_third_round
2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC third round
International football competition
The third round[note 1] of AFC matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification will be played from 5 September 2024 to 10 June 2025.[1]
Quick Facts Tournament details, Dates ...
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 5 September 2024 – 10 June 2025 |
| Teams | 18 (from 1 confederation) |
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The eighteen teams that advance from the second round (nine group winners and nine group runners-up) will be divided into three groups of six teams. The teams will play against each other on a home-and-away basis. The top two teams of each group will qualify directly for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while the third and fourth-placed teams will advance to the fourth round.[2]
The following teams finished first or second in their respective second round groups:
The competition schedule is expected to be as follows:[1]
More information Matchday, Date ...
| Matchday | Date |
|---|---|
| Matchday 1 | 5 September 2024 |
| Matchday 2 | 10 September 2024 |
| Matchday 3 | 10 October 2024 |
| Matchday 4 | 15 October 2024 |
| Matchday 5 | 14 November 2024 |
| Matchday 6 | 19 November 2024 |
| Matchday 7 | 20 March 2025 |
| Matchday 8 | 25 March 2025 |
| Matchday 9 | 5 June 2025 |
| Matchday 10 | 10 June 2025 |
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Group A
More information Pos, Team ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2026 FIFA World Cup |
| 2 | A2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | A3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Fourth round |
| 4 | A4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | A5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | A6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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First match(es) will be played: 5 September 2024. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
Group B
More information Pos, Team ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2026 FIFA World Cup |
| 2 | B2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | B3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Fourth round |
| 4 | B4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | B5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | B6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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First match(es) will be played: 5 September 2024. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
Group C
More information Pos, Team ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2026 FIFA World Cup |
| 2 | C2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | C3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Fourth round |
| 4 | C4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | C5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | C6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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First match(es) will be played: 5 September 2024. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
- On the AFC's official YouTube page, "The AFC Hub," it is referred to as the Final Round.
- "AFC Competitions Calendar (Jul 2024 – Jun 2025)" (PDF). AFC. 7 April 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- "Asia's pathway to the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 confirmed". AFC. 1 August 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2024.