2002 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC third round
The AFC third round, also known as the AFC play-off, of 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification was held on 25 and 31 October 2001 between the two teams that finished second in the second round.
The winning team advanced to a play-off against the group runner-up of the European qualifying group, Republic of Ireland. The winner of this playoff qualified for the 2002 World Cup finals.