1996 AFC Youth Championship qualification
The qualification of AFC Youth Championship 1996 was held from 13 May to 28 August.
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 matches played in Al-Hasa, Saudi Arabia 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 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.*