AFC Asian Qualifiers 2026

qualifiers world cup 2026 asia round 3Asian (AFC) 2026 World Cup qualification format. First round (Oct. 11-17, 2025): 20 teams, home-and-away; Second round (Nov. 2025 - June 2025): 36 teams, nine groups,2026 FIFA World Cup A document summarizing the 3rd qualifying round for the Asian region. A home-and-away full league will be held with 18 teams grouped into 3 groups of