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1958 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC and CAF)

The 1958 FIFA World Cup qualification for Asia and Africa served as the preliminary tournament for the region. The winner of the tournament went on to face a European team in an Inter-confederation play-off. For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article 1958 FIFA World Cup qualification.

FIFA rejected the entries of Ethiopia and South Korea, whereas Chinese Taipei withdrew. The remaining 8 teams played in a knockout tournament, with matches on a home-and-away basis. The tournament winner would qualify. As all their opening teams declined to play them, Israel won the tournament and advanced to the qualification play-off against Wales.

Format

There were four rounds:

  • First Round: 8 teams were divided into 4 groups of 2 teams to determine four winners.
  • Second Round: The 4 first round winners played in one group with 2 advancing to the third round.
  • Third Round: The remaining two teams contested one spot in the CAF/AFC–UEFA play-off.

First round

Group 1

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Group 2

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Group 3

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Group 4

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Second round

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Third round

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Inter-confederation play-off

Goalscorers

4 goals
1 goal

References

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