Asia - World Cup Qualifying

Asia - World Cup Qualifying

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The Asian section of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification acted as qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup held in Qatar for national teams who are members of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). Apart from Qatar (who qualified automatically as hosts), a total of 4.5 slots (4 direct slots and 1 inter-confederation play-off slot) in the final tournament were available for AFC teams.

The qualification process involved four rounds; the first two doubled as the qualification for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. Despite qualifying as hosts, Qatar participated in these rounds to seek Asian Cup qualification. The first round would have acted as qualifiers for the cancelled 2020 AFC Solidarity Cup.

The "Asia - World Cup Qualifying" tournament is a prestigious competition that determines the Asian teams' qualification for the FIFA World Cup. Featuring top national teams from across Asia, the tournament showcases intense matches, strategic gameplay, and emerging talent as countries vie for a coveted spot on the global stage. Spanning multiple stages, including group phases and knockout rounds, the Asia - World Cup Qualifying offers fans thrilling football action and a chance to witness the rise of Asia's best footballing nations.