2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC third round
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- The third round of AFC matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification was played from 5 September 2024 to 10 June 2025.
- The teams played against each other on a home-and-away basis.
- Qualified teams The following teams finished first or second in their respective second round groups: Draw The draw for the third round was held on 27 June 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Each group contained one team from each of the six pots.
- Note: Bold indicates team qualified for the World Cup.
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WikipediaThe third round of AFC matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification was played from 5 September 2024 to 10 June 2025.
The 18 teams that advanced from the second round (nine group winners and nine group runners-up) were divided into three groups of six teams. The teams played against each other on a home-and-away basis. The top two teams of each group qualified directly for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while the third and fourth-placed teams advanced to the fourth round.
The following teams finished first or second in their respective second round groups:
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