The first stage, qualifying stage, June 65438+1October 12 and June 17, 2023. The 20 AFC teams ranked lower in the world fought each other, and it took two rounds at home and away to qualify. Of the winning teams of 10, 9 teams will be drawn in the fourth draw, and 1 will be drawn in the third draw.
Finals: Afghanistan vs Mongolia, Maldives vs Bangladesh, Singapore vs Guam, Yemen vs Sri Lanka, Myanmar vs China and Macau, Cambodia vs Pakistan, China Taipei vs East Timor, Indonesia vs Brunei, China and Hong Kong vs Bhutan, Nepal vs Laos.
In the second stage, the top 36 will enter 18, and in 2023, it will be 165438+202410-June. The 36 teams participating in the lottery were divided into 9 groups, with 4 teams in each group playing home and away games. After this stage of competition, the top two of the nine groups will enter the 18 competition, and this 18 team will directly advance to the 2027 Asian Cup.
In the third stage, the top 18 teams were divided into three groups, and the top two entered the World Cup. In the second stage of September, 2024, 18 teams were divided into three groups, with 6 teams in each group, playing home and away games. After this stage of competition, the top two teams in the three groups will directly get tickets for the World Cup! Third and fourth in three groups, team ***6 entered the fourth stage of the competition.
In the fourth stage, six teams went shopping for 2.5 votes, and the six teams that advanced to the fourth stage were divided into two groups, with three teams in each group, for a single round robin. The first place in the two groups won the World Cup tickets, and the second place in the two groups played a play-off. Winners and teams from other continents decide the final number of World Cup matches.
Asian football strength
Although the performance of Asian football in the World Cup is not satisfactory, the level of Asian football league is constantly improving. Football leagues in many Asian countries have excellent players and coaches, attracting more and more fans. At the same time, Asian football has also increased its investment in youth training, laying the foundation for future development.
In addition, Asian football also has its own characteristics and advantages. For example, Asian players are generally excellent in physical fitness and speed and can play a powerful role in the game. At the same time, Asian football also has certain advantages in tactical execution. After strict training and exercise, players can master various tactics and skills skillfully.
However, there are also some problems in Asian football. For example, the football system in some countries is imperfect, and there is a lack of scientific talent selection and training mechanism. In addition, the football industry in some Asian countries lacks financial guarantee and the infrastructure construction is relatively backward, which limits the development speed and level of Asian football.