1978 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC and OFC First Round

The AFC and OFC First Round of 1978 FIFA World Cup qualification was contested between 21 AFC and OFC members.

Standings

Group 1

Rank Team Pts Pld W D L GF GA GD
1  Hong Kong 6422095+4
2  Singapore 54211561
3  Malaysia 4412176+1
4  Indonesia 34112770
5  Thailand 241038124
 Sri Lanka withdrew









Hong Kong and Singapore finished in the top two places, and a play-off was played to decide who would advance to the Final Round.

Hong Kong advanced to the Final Round.

Group 2

Rank Team Pts Pld W D L GF GA GD
1  South Korea 6422041+3
2  Israel 5421153+2
3  Japan 14013055
 North Korea withdrew





Korea Republic advanced to the Final Round.

Group 3

Rank Team Pts Pld W D L GF GA GD
1  Iran 8440080+8
2  Saudi Arabia 24103374
3  Syria 24103264
 Iraq withdrew





Iran advanced to the Final Round.

Group 4

Rank Team Pts Pld W D L GF GA GD
1  Kuwait 84400102+8
2  Bahrain 24103462
3  Qatar 24103396
 United Arab Emirates withdrew





Kuwait advanced to the Final Round.

Group 5

Rank Team Pts Pld W D L GF GA GD
1  Australia 7431093+6
2  New Zealand 54211144+10
3  Taiwan 0400411716





Australia advanced to the Final Round.

References

  1. Japan played its "home" match against Israel away at Israel.
  2. Both matches between Australia and Taiwan were played on neutral ground.
  3. Both matches between Australia and Taiwan were played on neutral ground.
  4. Taiwan played its "home" match against New Zealand away instead.

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