SportsTalk reported on March 27 that World Asia has completed many games in this round, and 4 teams have locked in the top 18 spots in advance:
Australia swept Lebanon 5-0 in Group I and advanced with 12 points in 4 rounds;
In Group F, Iraq bloodbathed the Philippines 5-0 and advanced with 12 points in 4 rounds;
In Group E, Iran won away 1-0 Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan defeated Hong Kong, China 3-0 at home. The two strong teams qualified together with 10 points in 4 rounds.
