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The third round of [[2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)|AFC matches]] for the [[2026 FIFA World Cup qualification]] will be played from 5 September 2024 to 10 June 2025.<ref name="24–25 calendar">{{cite web|url=https://assets.the-afc.com/downloads/calendars/AFC-Competitions-Calendar-(Jul-2024---Jun-2025) |
The third round of [[2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)|AFC matches]] for the [[2026 FIFA World Cup qualification]] will be played from 5 September 2024 to 10 June 2025.<ref name="24–25 calendar">{{cite web|url=https://assets.the-afc.com/downloads/calendars/AFC-Competitions-Calendar-(Jul-2024---Jun-2025)_upd_15May24.pdf|publisher=AFC|title=AFC Competitions Calendar (Jul 2024 – Jun 2025)|format=PDF|date=15 May 2024|access-date=15 June 2024}}</ref> |
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==Format== |
==Format== |
Revision as of 21:52, 15 June 2024
Tournament details | |
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Dates | 5 September 2024 – 10 June 2025 |
Teams | 18 (from 1 confederation) |
The third round of AFC matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification will be played from 5 September 2024 to 10 June 2025.[1]
Format
The eighteen teams that advanced 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]
Qualified teams
The following teams finished first or second in their respective second round groups:
Draw
The draw for the third round will be held on 27 June 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.[3]
Schedule
The competition schedule is expected to be as follows:[1]
Matchday | Date |
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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 |
Groups
Group A
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 |
First match(es) will be played: 5 September 2024. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
Group B
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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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 |
First match(es) will be played: 5 September 2024. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
Group C
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 |
First match(es) will be played: 5 September 2024. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
References
- ^ a b "AFC Competitions Calendar (Jul 2024 – Jun 2025)" (PDF). AFC. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ "Asia's pathway to the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 confirmed". AFC. 1 August 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "Third round cast finalised". the-afc. Asian Football Confederation. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 12 June 2024.