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Asian Cup 2023 preview
Delayed from last summer because of scheduling conflicts and meteorological matters in the Qatari summer, the Asian Cup 2023 promises to be one of the best editions of the tournament in its near 70-year history. The continent's finest football talent will descend on the tiny country that hosted the 2022 World Cup for a month from January 12.
Hosts Qatar retain many of the players who represented their country with great pride at the World Cup just over a year ago. Attacking pair Almoez Ali and Akram Afif were electric in winning this tournament four years ago and will again look to put the Maroons on the front foot in Group A. They're the first team to qualify for the knockout stages after winning their first two games.
Australia will fancy their chances of getting out of Group B, with in-form St Pauli midfielder Jackson Irvine and Connor Metcalfe currently tearing it up in the German second tier. Captain Mathew Ryan offers experience in goal.
Iran again count on Roma forward Sardar Azmoun, 49 goals in 75 caps, for goals to get out of Group C. Brentford midfielder Saman Ghoddos also adds elite experience to Amir Ghalenoei's squad. Elsewhere in the group, Palestine will hope to bring pride to those back home.
Japan start as favorites with most bookies. Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo captains the Samurai Blue, while it remains to be seen how much of the tournament Brighton playmaker Kaoru Mitoma will play in given his injury problems. Takumi Minamino and Takefusa Kubo offer plenty of forward thrust.
South Korea, meanwhile, have probably the tournament's two best players in forward Son Heung-min and Bayern Munich center-back Kim Min-jae, to go with in-form Wolves man Hwang Hee-chan.
Group F features Saudi Arabia, the only team to beat Argentina at the 2022 World Cup. Salem Al-Dawsari scored the winner that day and he remains as captain of the Green Falcons, along with midfiedl linchipin Mohamed Kanno.
To whet your appetite yet further for the tournament, keep scrolling down for all the latest news, groups, teams, mascots and much more for the Asian Cup 2023.
Next Asian Cup 2023 games
Who is playing next in the Asian Cup 2023?
Friday January 19
Iraq vs Japan 11.30am GMT / 6.30am ET / 10.30pm AEDT
Vietnam vs Indonesia 2.30pm GMT / 9.30am ET / 1.30am AEDT (Sat)
Hong Kong vs Iran 5.30pm GMT / 12.30pm ET / 4.30am AEDT (Sat)
The second round of fixtures in the group stage are now well underway at the Asian Cup 2023. First up, Group D's teams face off with Iraq vs Japan featuring two sides who were relatively comfortable winners in their opening games and a victory all but guarantees qualification for the knockout stages. Vietnam vs Indonesia is a must-win for both teams, with the loser knowing they're all but sure to be going home.
Hong Kong vs Iran in Group C completes the day's play, with the former desperate for three points after an opening defeat. Iran will qualify for the knockouts with a win.
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Asian Cup 2023 FAQ
What teams are in the Asian Cup 2023?
Group A: Qatar, China, Tajikistan, Lebanon
Group B: Australia, Uzbekistan, Syria, India
Group C: Iran, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Palestine
Group D: Japan, Indonesia, Iraq, Vietnam
Group E: South Korea, Malaysia, Jordan, Bahrain
Group F: Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Kyrgyzstan, Oman
Who is hosting the Asian Cup 2023?
Qatar is hosting the latest instalment of the Asian Cup in 2024. China had been due to have the honor, but the AFC ruled that because of the country's since-rescinded zero-COVID policy the host country would be changed. Qatar, the 2022 World Cup hosts, eventually won the voting procedure.
It is the third time the Middle Eastern country has hosted the tournament, after past efforts in 1998 and 2011. The Maroons are defending champions after their surprise win last time out in 2019.
What are the stadiums for the Asian Cup 2023?
- Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor – capacity 68,895
- Lusail Stadium, Lusail – 88,966
- Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan – 45,032
- Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan – 44,667
- Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Al Rayyan – 15,000
- Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan – 45,857
- Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Doha, 10,000
- Al Thumama Stadium, Doha, 44,400
- Al Janoub Stadium, Doha, 44,325
Why is the Asian Cup 2023 taking place in 2024?
The Asian Cup Qatar 2023 was originally scheduled for June/July last year, but when Qatar won the right to host the tournament those plans needed some modification.
The new hosts were due to compete in the CONCACAF Gold Cup at the same time as those original dates, while summer temperatures in Qatar are notoriously hot and resulted in the first winter World Cup in 2022. It was then announced in October 2022, when Qatar's hosting was confirmed, that the tournament would be delayed to January/February 2024 but retain '2023' in its name.
What is the Asican Cup 2023 mascot?
Asian Cup fans with long memories will remember mascots Saboog, Tmbki, Freha, Zkriti and Traeneh from the last time Qatar hosted the tournament in 2011.
The five desert rats come with their own backstory. Zkriti and Traeneh, the green-coloured father and purple-coloured mother respectively, are the parents with Saboog (blue, a son), Tmbki (yellow, a younger son) and Freha (pink, a daughter) completing the family. Each name is derived from a different area of Qatar.
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What is the official ball for the Asian Cup 2023?
The official match ball for games in the Asian Cup 2023 is the 'VORTEXAC23'.
It may sound like a deadly disease set to wreak havoc on the planet, but it's the latest spherical on offering from Spanish sportswear brand Kelme, who have the rights for the tournament.
"A vibrant orb of ingenuity," according to the official AFC press release, it features hosts Qatar's maroon colors and "embodies the heart and soul of the upcoming tournament".
And you thought it was just a football.
What is the theme song for the Asian Cup 2023?
No major tournament is complete without an official song and the Asian Cup 2023 is no different.
The Arabic term synonymous with the word 'goal', Hadaf is an uptempo offering written by Heba Hamada and performed by Qatari artist Fahad Al-Hajjaji and Kuwaiti Humood AlKhudher.
"This inspiring composition celebrates ambition, unity, and resilience – encouraging us to embrace hope and persevere in everything we do," said the organizing committee about its offering which manages to sound like every official tournament song. Ever.
Who has won most Asian Cups?
Japan currently hold the record for most Asian Cup wins, with four – the Samurai Blue lifted the trophy in 1992, 2000, 2004 and 2011.
Saudi Arabia (1984, 1988, 1996) and Iran (1968, 1972, 1976) have won the tournament three teams each.
South Korea, meanwhile, are looking to end 64 years or hurt in the Asian Cup. They won the first two tournaments in 1956 and 1960 but haven't been continental champions since then.
Who are the players to look out for at the Asian Cup?
Japan currently hold the record for most Asian Cup wins, with four – the Samurai Blue lifted the trophy in 1992, 2000, 2004 and 2011.
Saudi Arabia (1984, 1988, 1996) and Iran (1968, 1972, 1976) have won the tournament three teams each.
South Korea, meanwhile, are looking to end 64 years or hurt in the Asian Cup. They won the first two tournaments in 1956 and 1960 but haven't been continental champions since then.
Asian Cup 2023 fixtures & schedule
(All times GMT / ET / AEDT)
Group stage: Jan 12-25, 2024
| 4pm / 11am | Qatar vs Lebanon | 3-0 |
| 11.30am / 6.30am | Australia vs India | 2-0 |
| 2.30pm / 9.30am | China vs Tajikistan | 0-0 |
| 5.30pm / 12.30pm | Uzbekistan vs Syria | 0-0 |
| 11.30am / 6.30am | Japan vs Vietnam | 4-2 |
| 2.30pm / 9.30am | UAE vs Hong Kong | 3-1 |
| 5.30pm / 12.30pm | Iran vs Palestine | 4-1 |
| 11.30am / 6.30am | South Korea vs Bahrain | 3-1 |
| 2.30pm / 9.30am | Indonesia vs Iraq | 1-3 |
| 5.30pm / 12.30pm | Malaysia vs Jordan | 0-4 |
| 11.30am / 6.30am | South Korea vs Bahrain | 3-1 |
| 2.30pm / 9.30am | Indonesia vs Iraq | 1-3 |
| 5.30pm / 12.30pm | Malaysia vs Jordan | 0-4 |
| 2.30pm / 9.30am | Thailand vs Kyrgyzstan | 2-0 |
| 5.30pm / 12.30pm | Saudi Arabia vs Oman | 2-1 |
| 11.30am / 6.30am | Lebanon vs China | 0-0 |
| 2.30pm / 9.30am | Tajikistan vs Qatar | 0-1 |
| 11.30am / 6.30am | Syria vs Australia | 0-1 |
| 2.30pm / 9.30am | India vs Uzbekistan | 0-3 |
| 5.30pm / 12.30pm | Palestine vs UAE | 1-1 |
| 11.30am / 6.30am | Iraq vs Japan | Paramount Plus / Triller TV |
| 2.30pm / 9.30am | Vietnam vs Indonesia | Paramount Plus / Triller TV |
| 5.30pm / 12.30pm | Hong Kong vs Iran | Paramount Plus / Triller TV |
| 11.30am / 6.30am | Jordan vs South Korea | Paramount Plus / Triller TV |
| 2.30pm / 9.30am | Bahrain vs Malaysia | Paramount Plus / Triller TV |
| 2.30pm / 9.30am | Oman vs Thailand | Paramount Plus / Triller TV |
| 5.30pm / 12.30pm | Kyrgyzstan vs Saudi Arabia | Paramount Plus / Triller TV |
| 3pm / 10am | Qatar vs China | Paramount Plus / Triller TV |
| 3pm 10am | Tajikistan vs Lebanon | Paramount Plus / Triller TV |
| 11.30am / 6.30am | Australia vs Uzbekistan | Paramount Plus / Triller TV / 10Play (AUS-only) |
| 11.30am / 6.30am | Syria vs India | Paramount Plus / Triller TV |
| 3pm / 10am | Hong Kong vs Palestine | Paramount Plus / Triller TV |
| 3pm / 10am | Iran vs UAE | Paramount Plus / Triller TV |
| 11.30am / 6.30am | Iraq vs Vietname | Paramount Plus / Triller TV |
| 11.30am / 6.30am | Japan vs Indonesia | Paramount Plus / Triller TV |
| 11.30am / 6.30am | Jordan vs Bahrain | Paramount Plus / Triller TV |
| 11.30am / 6.30am | Japan vs Indonesia | Paramount Plus / Triller TV |
| 3pm / 10am | Kyrgyzstan vs Oman | Paramount Plus / Triller TV |
| 3pm / 10am | Saudi Arabia vs Thailand | Paramount Plus / Triller TV |
Last 16: Jan 28-31, 2024
| 11.30am / 6.30am | Group B Winner vs 3rd Place Group A/C/D | Paramount Plus / Triller TV |
| 4pm /11am | Group A Runners-up vs Group C Runners-Up | Paramount Plus / Triller TV |
| 11.30am / 6.30am | Group D Winner vs 3rd Place Group B/E/F | Paramount Plus / Triller TV |
| 4pm /11am | Group A Winner vs 3rd Place C/D/E | Paramount Plus / Triller TV |
| 11.30am / 6.30am | Group B Runners-up vs Group F Runners-up | Paramount Plus / Triller TV |
| 4pm /11am | Group F Winners vs Group E Runners-up | Paramount Plus / Triller TV |
| 11.30am / 6.30am | Group E Winners vs Group D Runners-up | Paramount Plus / Triller TV |
| 4pm /11am | Group C Winners vs 3rd Place Group A/B/F | Paramount Plus / Triller TV |
Quarter-finals: Feb 2-3, 2024
| 11.30am / 6.30am | Quarter-final 1 | Paramount Plus / Triller TV |
| 3.30pm /10.30am | Quarter final 2 | Paramount Plus / Triller TV |
| 11.30am / 6.30am | Quarter-final 3 | Paramount Plus / Triller TV |
| 3.30pm /10.30am | Quarter final 4 | Paramount Plus / Triller TV |
Semi-finals: Feb 6-7, 2024
| 3pm / 10am | QF 1 Winner vs QF 2 Winner | Paramount Plus / Triller TV / 10Play |
| 3pm / 10am | QF 3 Winner vs QF 4 Winner | Paramount Plus / Triller TV / 10Play |
Final: Feb 10, 2024
| 3pm / 10am | SF1 Winner vs SF 2 Winner | Paramount Plus / Triller TV / 10Play |
Asian Cup 2023 tables and format
The Asian Cup 2023 tournament format features 24 qualified teams trying to emerge from six groups of four.
The top two qualify for the last 16 by right, with the four best third-placed teams also making the knockout stages. From the quarter-finals, it's a straight knockout until the final at the Lusail Stadium, which also played host to the 2022 World Cup Final on Saturday, February 10.
| Header Cell - Column 0 | PLAYED | GD | POINTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| China | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Tajikistan | 2 | -1 | 1 |
| Lebanon | 2 | -3 | 0 |
| Header Cell - Column 0 | PLAYED | GD | POINTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Uzbekistan | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Syria | 2 | -1 | 1 |
| India | 2 | -5 | 0 |
| Header Cell - Column 0 | PLAYED | GD | POINTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Iran | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Palestine | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| Hong Kong | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| Header Cell - Column 0 | PLAYED | GD | POINTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Iraq | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Vietnam | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| Indonesia | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| Header Cell - Column 0 | PLAYED | GD | POINTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| South Korea | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Bahrain | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| Malaysia | 1 | -4 | 0 |
| Header Cell - Column 0 | PLAYED | GD | POINTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Oman | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 1 | -2 | 0 |
