1956 AFC Asian Cup
The 1st Asian Cup took place from 1 to 15 September 1956 in Hong Kong instead. The winner was South Korea.
Qualification
The qualification was divided into three " groups " organized with three teams. Each group was divided into two rounds by meet the two underdogs in the first round. The winner of the first round, now joined in the " final " against the favorites in the group. The winner of the final round was qualified for the Asia Cup. Hong Kong was set to host the final round.
Group 1
Israel was no play in the finals, as Afghanistan and Pakistan withdrew.