1982 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC and OFC)

Listed below are the dates and results for the 1982 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the Asian and Oceanian zone (AFC and OFC). For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article 1982 FIFA World Cup qualification.

A total of 21 AFC and OFC teams entered the competition. However, withdrew before the draw was made. The Asian and Oceanian zone was allocated 2 places (out of 24) in the final tournament.

There would be two rounds of play:

• First Round: The remaining 20 teams would be divided into 4 groups. The groups had different rules, as follows:
• Group 1 had 5 teams. The teams played against each other on a home-and-away basis. The group winner would qualify.
• Group 2 had 5 teams. The teams played against each other once in Saudi Arabia. The group winner would qualify.
• Group 3 had 4 teams. The teams played against each other once in Kuwait. The group winner would qualify.
• Group 4 had 6 teams. All matches were played in Hong Kong. There would be four stages of play:
• Classification matches: All teams would be paired up to play preliminary matches to determine group classification.
• Group stage: Based on the results of the classification matches, the 6 teams were divided into 2 groups of 3 teams each. The teams played against each other once. The group winners and runners-up would advance to the semifinals.
• Semifinals: The winner of Group A played against the runner-up of Group B in a single match, and the winner of Group B played against the runner-up......
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