They included:*28 teams which directly entered the 2012 AFC Cup group stage (14 from West Asia Zone and 14 from East Asia Zone)*4 winners of the 2012 AFC Champions League qualifying play-off final round (2 from West Asia Zone and 2 from East Asia Zone)The draw for the group stage was held at the AFC house in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 6 December 2011, 16:00 .