The fourth round of AFC qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been drawn. Six teams have advanced from the previous rounds: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Indonesia, Iraq, and Oman. Qatar will host Group A, competing with UAE and Oman, while Saudi Arabia will host Group B, featuring Iraq and Indonesia. Each group will determine the top team, granting Asia's last two automatic spots for the World Cup. The fourth round is crucial for teams aiming to qualify for the expanded 48-team tournament set for next summer.
The draw for the fourth round of AFC qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup revealed the six teams vying for places in the expanded tournament.
Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Iraq, and Oman progress to the latest qualifying stage after missing out on the third round.
Two round-robin groups will determine the top teams to secure Asia's last two automatic spots for the World Cup.
Saudi Arabia will host Group B matches, aiming for a seventh World Cup finals appearance since 1994.
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