Took place in many countries and cities from 23 February to 16 April 2008.
Iran, Thailand, Japan & China qualified Took place in Guatemala City, Guatemala from 2 June to 8 June 2008.
Took place in Suva, Fiji from 8 June to 14 June 2008.
Took place in Montevideo, Uruguay from 23 June to 28 June 2008.
* Qualified to World Cup since Brazil qualified as the host of the championship