The Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup have a long and storied history that dates back to the early days of international football. The tournament, which is held every four years, determines which teams from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will qualify for the World Cup. The first Asian Qualifiers were held in 1958 for the World Cup in Sweden. Only four teams participated in the tournament, with South Korea being the only AFC team to qualify for the World Cup. Since then, the number of participating teams has increased significantly, with the tournament now featuring over 40 teams competing for a chance to qualify for the World Cup.
