1980 AFC Asian Cup qualification


This 1980 AFC Asian Cup qualification phase started in December 1978 while other qualification matches took place in early 1979. A total of 18 teams participated. Eight teams from the top two of each group advance to the final tournament, joining hosts Kuwait and defending champions Iran.

Groups

Group 1


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Group 2


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Group 3

;Allocation matches to determine groups
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Group 3A


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Group 3B


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Semi-finals

Third place play-off

Final

Korea DPR and Malaysia qualified for the final tournament

Group 4


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