The 2022 Asian World Cup Qualifiers Schedule Revealed
As the anticipation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar mounts, sports enthusiasts around the world are keen to track the journey of their favorite teams. For fans in Asia, the Road to Qatar officially starts with the announcement of the 2022 Asian World Cup Qualifiers schedule, revealing when and where the continent’s finest national teams will clash in their bid to secure a coveted spot in the tournament.
**Structure of the Qualifiers**
The Asian qualifiers are divided into multiple stages to ensure a fair and comprehensive competition. The process begins with the preliminary rounds and progresses through several stages that culminate in the final group qualifiers.
**1. Preliminary Round:**
This stage includes the lowest-ranked teams in Asia competing in two-legged ties. The winners of these matches advance to the second round.
**2. Second Round:**
The second round sees 40 teams split into eight groups of five. The teams include the winners from the preliminary round as well as higher-ranked nations. Each team will play home and away matches within their group. The group winners and the best four runners-up will advance to the third round.
**3. Third Round:**
In the third round