The AFC fifth round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification were played from 13 to 18 November 2025. The matches were played between the United Arab Emirates and Iraq, to determine which team advanced to the inter-confederation play-offs.
Format The two second-placed teams in each group from the fourth round are playing against each other over two legs in 13–18 November 2025 to determine which team advances to the inter-confederation play-offs. The order of legs was determined by draw.
Qualified teams GroupRunners-upAB
Schedule The competition schedule was as follows:
MatchdayDateFirst leg 13 November 2025Second leg 18 November 2025
Summary
Matches
First leg
Second leg The winner, Iraq, advanced to the inter-confederation play-offs.
Goalscorers
See also 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (inter-confederation play-offs)
References
External links
Qualifiers – Asia Matches, FIFA.com FIFA World Cup, the-AFC.com