› All results, tables and qualified teams of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Asia
The AFC is planning its 2030 qualifiers along the lines of the proven multi-round format used for 2026. The exact format will be set after the 2027 AFC Asian Cup; the draw is planned for 2027.
| Spots | Teams in Quali | Format |
|---|
| 8+1* | ~46 | Several rounds (planned) |
Planned structure
| Round | Teams | Format |
|---|
| Round 1 | ~20 (lowest-ranked) | Home and away, knockout |
| Round 2 | 36 (top 26 + 10 Round 1 winners) | 9 groups of 4, home and away |
| Further rounds | Group winners and runners-up | Final rounds until qualification |
* including intercontinental play-offs | draw planned for 2027