In what will be the largest and best AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, 24 teams will vie for the title with matches to be played in eight stadiums in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai and Sharjah.

With the Continental showpiece about to kick-off, we have collected all our preview content; group previews, venue guides, all-time XI, ones to watch, top ten lists and full squads are all ready, in one place for your enjoyment.

Through the series of short films titled “Voices of Asia”, the LOC has sought to bring to life the fervour of Asia’s biggest-ever showpiece and provide a global platform to the Continent’s passionate fans.

Episode One features Hareez Al Menhali, the UAE national and super fan who was spotted by cameras in tears at the AFC Asian Cup in Australia and whose iconic image became a symbol for both the competition and the undeniable passion for football that exists in Asia.

The VAR system will be implemented in the final seven matches of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 from Thursday, January 24, 2019.

Since the landmark decision in September last year, the AFC has been working closely with FIFA and the International Football Association Board (IFAB) to ensure the successful implementation of the VAR system.

In addition, a comprehensive series of VAR specific workshops have been organised in recent months to ensure Asia’s elite match officials receive the optimum level of preparation.

Giannou’s addition to the squad comes following news that attacker Martin Boyle will miss the tournament due to a knee injury.

While Giannou’s registration process was completed by the AFC on Wednesday, the AEK Larnaca attacker arrived in Al Ain early on Thursday morning (local time) and has since completed a medical with Socceroos staff and finalised his place in the squad.

Designed to create and capture the excitement of the biggest ever AFC Asian Cup, the opening ceremony will transform the stadium with a series of live on-pitch music performances in a unique tribute to the excellence of Asian football and the vibrant spirit, colour and atmosphere of the host nation.

The 51-match tournament, which is being held in the UAE for the second time, will get underway with three of the host nation’s most acclaimed and beloved singing talents who will open the celebrations in the competition’s theme of ‘Bringing Asia Together.’

With the final 23-strong squads of Asia’s largest-ever cast of 24 teams now officially confirmed ahead of Saturday’s kick-off when hosts UAE take on Bahrain at the Zayed Sports City Stadium, fantasy managers can now test their prowess at emulating some of the world’s greatest coaches in taking the hot seat.

Football fans can now create their dream teams and manage their best 11 from 552 of Asia’s leading stars, which include 2018 AFC Player of the Year, Abdelkarim Hassan from Qatar, Korea Republic’s Son Heung-min, Islamic Republic of Iran’s 2018 FIFA World Cup goalkeeper, Alireza Beiranvand as well as UAE sharpshooter Ahmed Khalil.

Aspiring managers will be allocated $100 million to kick-start their fantasy journey, rising to $105 million for the knockout phase and will be required to confirm a squad of 15 players, select their starting line-ups and preferred formations before each match.