1958 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC and CAF)
The 1958 FIFA World Cup qualification for Asia and Africa served as the preliminary tournament for the region. The winner of the tournament went on to face a European team in an Inter-confederation play-off. For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article 1958 FIFA World Cup qualification. FIFA rejected the entries of Ethiopia and South Korea, whereas Chinese Taipei withdrew. The remaining 8 teams played in a knockout tournament, with matches on a home-and-away basis. The tournament winner would qualify. Format
There were four rounds:
 First Round: 8 teams were divided into 4 groups of 2 teams to determine four winners. Second Round: The 4 first round winners played in one group with 2 advancing to the final round. Final Round:  The remaining two teams contested one spot in the CAF/AFC–UEFA play-off. CAF / AFC First round

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

Group 4

CAF / AFC Second round

CAF / AFC Final round

Inter-confederation play-off

Goalscorers

4 goals
 Rusli Ramang
1 goal
 Zhang Honggen
 Nian Weisi
 Sun Fucheng
 Wang Lu
 Siddiq Manzul
 Suleiman Faris
 Endang Witarsa
 Jabra Ala-Zarqa

References

External links
FIFA World Cup Official Site - 1958 World Cup Qualification
RSSSF - 1958 World Cup Qualification

FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)
FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF)
AFC and CAF