Africa (CAF)
Took place in Tripoli, Libya from 21 March to 30 March 2008.
Final standing & qualified nations
Bold: Qualified to World Cup
Europe (UEFA)
Took place in many countries and cities from 23 February to 16 April 2008.
Participants & qualified nations
Bold: Qualified to World Cup Italic: Lost in Play-offs
Asia (AFC)
Iran, Thailand, Japan & China qualified
North America, Central America and Caribbean (CONCACAF)
Took place in Guatemala City, Guatemala from 2 June to 8 June 2008.
Final standing & qualified nations
Bold: Qualified to World Cup
Oceania (OFC)
Took place in Suva, Fiji from 8 June to 14 June 2008.
Final standing & qualified nations:
Bold: Qualified to World Cup
South America (CONMEBOL)
Took place in Montevideo, Uruguay from 23 June to 28 June 2008.
Final standing & qualified nations:
Bold: Qualified to World Cup * Qualified to World Cup since Brazil qualified as the host of the championship