1988 AFC Asian Cup qualification

Qualification for the Asian Football Confederation's 1988 AFC Asian Cup finals held in Qatar between 2 and 18 December. Saudi Arabia defeated Republic of Korea in the final match in Doha.

Groups

 * * Withdrew

Group 1

 * All matches played in United Arab Emirates.

Group 2

 * All matches played in Malaysia.
 * Iraq were originally drawn in this group, but they withdrew on 6 April 1988 in protest at the AFC changing the fixtures schedule at late notice.

Group 3

 * All matches played in Nepal.

Group 4

 * All matches played in Indonesia.