Group A
Islamic Republic of Iran and Uzbekistan secured automatic qualification from Group A, with both teams having dominated from the start.

While it was IR Iran's fourth consecutive and seventh overall qualification, Uzbekistan created history by earning a FIFA World Cup ticket for the first time.

Iran topped Group A with 23 points, with Uzbekistan two behind. UAE (15) and Qatar (13) advanced to the Playoffs Group Stage, where an additional two spots were available.

Group B
Korea Republic qualified for an 11th consecutive and 12th overall FIFA World Cup by topping Group B.

Jordan, meanwhile, created history as their second-placed finish meant an inaugural appearance at the global showpiece.

Son Heung-min's Korea Republic topped the group with22 points, with Jordan six behind.

Iraq (15) and Oman (11) advanced to the next stage of qualifying.

Group C
Japan and Australia qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 as the top two teams from Group C with Saudi Arabia and Indonesia advancing to the next stage of qualification.

Japan were the runaway winners, finishing on 23 points with Australia four points behind.

Saudi Arabia finished third with 13 points, with Indonesia one behind as both advanced to the next stage of qualifying.

Playoffs Group Stage
The six teams were divided into two groups with Qatar (Group A) and Saudi Arabia (Group B) booking their tickets to the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Qatar topped Group A with four points, sharing a goalless draw with Oman before defeating United Arab Emirates 2-1.

Saudi Arabia opened their Group B campaign with a 3-2 win against Indonesia, who then lost 1-0 to Iraq.

That set up an exciting finale with Saudi Arabia holding off Iraq to force a goalless draw, which confirmed their seat at the FIFA World Cup on goal difference.

United Arab Emirates and Iraq, having finished runners-up in their respective groups, advanced to the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 Playoffs Knockout Stage.

Playoffs Knockout Stage
Iraq booked their place at the FIFA Playoff Tournament after defeating United Arab Emirates.

The first leg at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi ended in a 1-1 draw, with UAE's Luanzinho cancelling out Ali Al Hamadi's strike.

That set the stage for an exciting return leg at the Basra International Stadium with UAE silencing the home fans by taking the lead through Caio Lucas in the 52nd minute.

Iraq, however, forced their way back into the tie through Mohanad Ali's 66th minute equaliser.

Victory was clinched in the 17th minute of time added on at the end of the second half, with Amir Al Ammari converting from the penalty spot.

Iraq were drawn to face either Bolivia or Suriname in a single, winners-take-all FIFA Playoff Tournament tie in March for a place at the FIFA World Cup 2026.