Asia World Cup qualifying groups announced
- Japan drawn with North Korea, Syria, and either Myanmar or Macau.
- South Korea to face China, Thailand, and either Singapore or Guam.
- Australia placed in Group I with Palestine, Lebanon, and either Maldives or Bangladesh.
- Qatar in Group A with India, Kuwait, and either Afghanistan or Mongolia.
- Eight direct World Cup spots for Asia with possibility of one more through intercontinental playoffs.
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