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 5421156−1
3  Malaysia 4412176+1
4  Indonesia 34112770
5  Thailand 24103812−4
—  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 1401305−5
—  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 2410337−4
3  Syria 2410326−4
—  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 2410346−2
3  Qatar 2410339−6
—  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 04004117−16

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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