1996 AFC Youth Championship qualification

Group 1

All match played in Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates from 24 to 28 August.

Group 2

All match played in Doha, Qatar from 25 to 29 July.

Group 3

All match played in Al-Isha from 15 to 19 May.

Group 4

All match played in Damascus, Syria from 24 to 28 April.

Group 5

All match played in Kannur, India from 9 to 13 July.

Group 6

Both match played in Malé, Maldives from 27 to 29 July.

Group 7

All match played in Bangkok, Thailand from 13 to 17 May.

Group 8

All match played in Baoding, China PR from 19 to 22 June.

Group 9

All match played in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei from 21 to 25 June.

Qualified teams

Total 10 teams qualified for 1996 AFC Youth Championship.