Following the conclusion of the AFC fourth round of 2026 World Cup qualifying, eight Asian teams have secured direct passage to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The confirmed qualifiers are:
- Japan
- Iran
- Korea Republic
- Australia
- Uzbekistan
- Jordan
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
The United Arab Emirates and Iraq will compete in the fifth-round playoff, with the winner advancing to the intercontinental playoff for a final chance at World Cup qualification.
