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Football at the 1968 Summer Olympics – Men's qualification

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The qualification for football tournament at the 1968 Summer Olympics.

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Qualifications

The final tournament had 16 spots.

Automatic qualification was granted to  Mexico as hosts, and  Hungary as title holder. The others were allocated as follows:

  • Europe: 4 places, contested by 18 teams.
  • South America: 2 places, contested by 8 teams.
  • North and Central America: 2 places, contested by 12 teams.
  • Africa: 3 places, contested by 15 teams.
  • Asia: 3 places, contested by 11 teams.

    • Group 1

    All matches played in Japan.

    Japan qualify.

    Group 2

    All matches played in Thailand,  Hong Kong,  Malaysia and  Pakistan withdrew.

    Thailand qualify.

    Group 3

    All matches played in Israel,  Myanmar,  India,  Iran and  North Korea withdrew.

    Israel qualify.

    References

    Football at the 1968 Summer Olympics – Men's qualification Wikipedia
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