2026 FIFA World Cup qualification - pedia

qualifiers world cup 2026 asia round 3A total of 24 teams (3 best ranked losing teams from the first round + 18 third and fourth-placed teams from the second round + 3 winners from the play-off round) will participate in the thirdThe Asian Football Confederation’s third-round qualifying matches for the FIFA World Cup 2026 will begin on Thursday, as 18 teams battle for the eht places up for grabs. The final stage of