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Iraq will play host to Group A while the Group B qualifiers will be played in Kuwait. Nepal will host Group D while Laos will host Group F games.
Matches of groups without hosts will be organised in a neutral venue and AFC has asked the participating teams of the respective groups to express their interest to host, if they wish, by April 27.
If none of the countries come forward with an intention to host the qualifying groups, matches of Group C, E and G will be played at a neutral venue.