1996 AFC Asian Cup qualification

The 1996 AFC Asian Cup qualification involved 33 participating teams. The United Arab Emirates (hosts) and Japan (holders) qualified automatically for the 1996 AFC Asian Cup.

1996 AFC Asian Cup qualification
Tournament details
Dates24 January 1996 – 11 August 1996
Teams33 (from 1 confederation)
Tournament statistics
Top scorer(s)Iran Ali Daei (12 goals)
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