Explore the AFC Asian Cup 2023 featuring twenty-four countries in nine stadiums across Doha, just 13 months after Qatar’s iconic World Cup. This edition promises intense competition among top-ranked teams and renowned players.
Key Points
Australia, South Korea, Japan, and Iran, FIFA’s top 25 teams, ensure a challenging contest for Qatar.
Historically successful teams include South Korea, Japan, and Saudi Arabia, with Japan leading with four titles.
Iran, with three victories, shares the second-most titles with Saudi Arabia.
Groups and Format
With 24 teams – eight more than 2019 – evenly distributed into six groups, the tournament adopts a format where the top two teams from each group and the best four third-placed teams advance to the round of 16.
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Venues
The competition unfolds in nine stadiums in Qatar, including Al Bayt, Lusail, Al Janoub, Abdullah bin Khalifa, Al Thumama, Ahmad bin Ali, Education City, Jassim bin Hamad, and Khalifa International Stadiums.
Match Schedule
Friday, January 12
- Group A: Qatar vs Lebanon (Lusail Stadium, 7:00 pm local; 16:00 GMT)
Saturday, January 13
- Group B: Australia vs India (Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, 2:30 pm; 11:30 GMT )
- Group A: China vs Tajikistan (Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, 5:30 pm; 14:30 GMT)
- Group B: Uzbekistan vs Syria (Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, 8:30 pm; 17:30 GMT)
Sunday, January 14
- Group D: Japan vs Vietnam (Al Thumama Stadium, 2:30 pm; 11:30 GMT)
- Group C: United Arab Emirates (UAE) vs Hong Kong (Khalifa International Stadium, 5:30 pm; 14:30 GMT)
- Group C: Iran vs Palestine (Education City Stadium, 8:30 pm; 17:30 GMT)
Monday, January 15
- Group E: Korea vs Bahrain (Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, 2:30 pm; 11:30 GMT)
- Group D: India vs Iraq (Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, 5:30 pm; 14:30 GMT)
- Group E: Malaysia vs Jordan (Al Janoub Stadium, 8:30 pm; 17:30 GMT)
Tuesday, January 16
- Group F: Thailand vs Kyrgyz Republic (Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, 5:30 pm; 14:30 GMT)
- Group F: Saudi Arabia vs Oman (Khalifa International Stadium, 8:30 pm; 17:30 GMT)
Wednesday, January 17
- Group A: Lebanon vs China (Al Thumama Stadium, 2:30 pm; 11:30 GMT)
- Group A: Tajikistan vs Qatar (Al Bayt Stadium, 5:30 pm; 14:30 GMT)
Thursday, January 18
- Group B: Syria vs Australia (Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, 2:30 pm; 11:30 GMT)
- Group B: India vs Uzbekistan (Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, 5:30 pm; 14:30 GMT)
- Group C: Palestine vs UAE (Al Janoub Stadium, 8:30pm; 17:30 GMT)
Friday, January 19
- Group D: Iraq vs Japan (Education City Stadium, 2:30 pm; 11:30 GMT)
- Group D: Vienna vs India (Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, 5:30 pm; 14:30 GMT)
- Group C: Hong Kong vs Iran (Khalifa International Stadium, 2:30 pm; 11:30 GMT)
Saturday, January 20
- Group E: Jordan vs Korea (Al Thumama Stadium, 2:30pm; 11:30 GMT)
- Group E: Bahrain vs Malaysia (Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, 5:30pm; 14:30 GMT)
Sunday, January 21
- Group F: Oman vs Thailand (Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, 5:30pm; 14:30 GMT)
- Group F: Krygyz Republic vs Saudi Arabia (Ahmad bin Ali International Stadium, 8:00pm; 17:00 GMT)
Monday, January 22
- Group A: Qatar vs China (Khalifa International Stadium, 6:00pm; 15:00 GMT)
- Group A: Tajikistan vs Lebanon (Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, 6:00pm; 15:00 GMT)
Tuesday, January 23
- Group B: Australia vs Uzbekistan (Al Janoub Stadium, 2:30pm; 11:30 GMT)
- Group B: Syria vs India (Al Bayt Stadium, 2:30pm; 11:30 GMT)
- Group C: Iran vs UAE (Education City Stadium, 6:00pm; 15:00 GMT)
- Group C: Hong Kong vs Palestine (Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, 6:00pm; 15:00 GMT)
Wednesday, January 24
- Group D: Iraq vs Vienna (Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, 2:30pm; 11:30 GMT)
- Group D: Japan vs India (Al Thumama Stadium, 2:30pm; 11:30 GMT)
Thursday, January 25
- Group E: Jordan vs Bahrain (Khalifa International Stadium, 2:30pm; 11:30 GMT)
- Group E: Korea vs Malaysia (Al Janoub Stadium, 2:30pm; 11:30 GMT)
- Group F: Saudi Arabia vs Thailand (Education City Stadium, 6:00pm; 15:00 GMT)
- Group F: Krygyz Republic vs Oman (Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, 6:00pm; 15:00 GMT)
Round of 16
Sunday, January 28
- Game 37 – Winners of Group B vs third-best team across Group A, C and D (Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, 2:30pm; 11:30 GMT)
- Game 38 – Runners-up of Group A vs runners-up of Group C (Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, 7:00pm; 16:00 GMT)
Monday, January 29
- Game 39 – Winners of Group D vs third-best team across Group B, E and F (Khalifa International Stadium, 2:30pm; 11:30 GMT)
- Game 40 – Winners of Group A vs third-best team across Group C, D and E (Al Bayt Stadium, 7:00pm; 16:00 GMT)
Tuesday, January 30
- Game 41 – Runners-up of Group B vs runners-up of Group F (Al Janoub Stadium, 2:30pm; 11:30 GMT)
- Game 42 – Winners of Group F vs runners-up of Group E (Education City Stadium, 7:00pm; 16:00 GMT)
Wednesday, January 31
- Game 43 – Winners of Group E vs runners-up of Group D (Al Thumama Stadium, 2:30pm; 11:30 GMT)
- Game 44 – Winners of Group C vs third-best team across Group A, B and F (Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, 7:00pm; 16:00 GMT)
Quarter-finals
Friday, February 2
- Game 45 – Winners of 38 vs Winners of 39 (Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, 2:30pm; 11:30 GMT)
- Game 46 – Winners of 37 vs Winners of 42 (Al Janoub Stadium, 6:30pm; 15:30 GMT)
Saturday, February 3
- Game 47 – Winners of 44 vs Winners of 43 (Education City Stadium, 2:30pm; 11:30 GMT)
- Game 48 – Winners of 40 vs Winners of 41 (Al Bayt Stadium, 6:30pm; 15:30 GMT)
Semi-finals
Tuesday, February 6
- Game 49 – Winners of 45 vs Winners of 46 (Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, 6:00pm; 15:00 GMT)
Wednesday, February 7
- Game 50 – Winners of 47 vs Winners of 48 (Al Thumama Stadium, 6:00 pm; 15:00 GMT)
Final (February 10):
Lusail Stadium, 6:00 pm; 15:00 GMT (All times PST)
Stay tuned for thrilling matches, intense rivalries, and a grand finale at the iconic Lusail Stadium during the AFC Asian Cup 2023. Don’t miss a moment of the action!
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