2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC Fourth Round


The fourth round of AFC matches for 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification was played from 5 to 10 October 2017.

Format

In the fourth round, the third-placed teams from the two third round groups competed in a two-legged home-and-away play-off. The winners advanced to the inter-confederation play-offs against the fourth-placed team from CONCACAF fifth round.
The order of legs was pre-determined by the AFC, announced during the draw for the third round. The third-placed team from Group A would host the first leg, while the third-placed team from Group B would host the second leg.

Qualified teams

Matches



Australia won 3–2 on aggregate and advanced to the inter-confederation play-offs.

Goalscorers

There were 5 goals scored in 2 matches, for an average of goals per match.
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