The qualifying process for the 1976 Thomas Cup took place from 26 September 1975 to 3 April 1976 to decide the final teams which will play in the final tournament.
Qualification process The qualification process is divided into four regions, the Asian Zone, the American Zone, the European Zone and the Australasian Zone. Teams in their respective zone will compete in a knockout format. Teams will compete for two days, with two singles and doubles played on the first day and three singles and two doubles played on the next day. The teams that win their respective zone will earn a place in the final tournament to be held in Bangkok.
Indonesia were the champions of the last Thomas Cup, therefore the team automatically qualified for the inter-zone play-offs. Thailand also qualified for the final tournament as hosts.
Qualified teams Country Qualified as Qualified on Final appearance1976 Thomas Cup hosts13 July 19755th 1973 Thomas Cup winners3 June 19737thAsian Zone winners3 April 19768th European Zone winners21 March 197610th American Zone winners15 February 19763rdAustralasian Zone winners27 September 19752nd
Asian Zone Bracket
First round
Second round
Semi-finals
Final
American Zone
Bracket
Semi-finals
Final
European Zone Bracket
First round
Second round
Semi-finals
Final
Australasian Zone
Bracket
Semi-finals
In August 1975, Australia and Iran were due to compete for a place in the Australasian zone final in Perth but Iran later withdrew from the event. New Zealand also qualified for the Australasian zone final following the withdrawal of the Republic of China.
Final
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