Asian Cup 1956 - Definition

The Asian Football Confederation's Asian Cup 1956 finals were held in Hong Kong between September 1 and September 15. It was won by the Republic of Korea.

Qualification

• Hong Kong qualified automatically as host

The other 3 qualifying teams were:

• Israel
• Rep. of Korea
• Rep. of Vietnam

Qualifying Rounds

Pre-qualifying

Group 1

When Afghanistan and Pakistan withdrew, Israel achieved this participation in a convention.

Group 2

Preliminary Round

March 17 at Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

9 - 2

Cambodia

April 24 at Phnom Penh

Cambodia

3 - 3

Malaysia

Final Round

May 3 at Saigon

Rep. of Vietnam

4 - 0

Malaysia

May 24 at Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

3 - 2

Rep. of Vietnam

Rep. of Vietnam qualified group 2.

Group 3

Preliminary Round

February 25 at Manila

Philippines

0 - 2

Rep. of Korea

April 21 at Seoul

Rep. of Korea

3 - 0

Philippines

Final Round

August 26 at Seoul

Rep. of Korea

2 - 0

Taiwan

September 2 at Taipei

Taiwan

1 - 2

Rep. of Korea

Rep. of Korea qualified group 3.

Final Tournament

September 1

Israel

3 - 2

Hong Kong

September 6

Rep. of Korea

2 - 2

Hong Kong

September 8

Rep. of Korea

2 - 1

Israel

September 9

Rep. of Vietnam

2 - 2

Hong Kong

September 12

Israel

2 - 1

Rep. of Vietnam

September 15

Rep. of Korea

5 - 3

Rep. of Vietnam

Final Results

	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
Rep. of Korea	3	2	1	0	9	6	5
Israel	3	2	0	1	5	4	4
Hong Kong	3	0	2	1	6	7	2
Rep. of Vietnam	3	0	1	2	6	9	1

Asian Cup 1956 Champions:

Rep. of Korea