Competition between two groups
The 12 teams that have advanced to this stage will be divided into two groups to compete. The top two in the group will advance directly, and the winner between the third place in the two groups will qualify for the play-offs.
On April 12, 20 18, the draw ceremony for Asian World Cup qualifiers in Russia was held in Kuala Lumpur. 12 tournament is scheduled to start on September 20 16 and end on September 5, 20 1 7. 12 teams will be divided into two groups, with 6 teams in each group, using the home and away double cycle system; The top two teams advanced to the 20 18 World Cup finals.