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Important update on AFC Asian Cup 2023™ hosts

Sat, 14 May, 2022

Important update on AFC Asian Cup 2023™ hosts

Kuala Lumpur: Following extensive discussions with the Chinese Football Association (CFA), the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has been officially informed by the CFA that it would not be able to host the AFC Asian Cup 2023™.

China PR were appointed as hosts of the AFC Asian Cup 2023™ on June 5, 2019, at the AFC Extraordinary Congress in Paris. The 24-team competition was to be hosted across 10 Chinese cities from June 16 to July 16, 2023.

India continue preparations in Kolkata ahead of China 2023 Qualifiers

Wed, 11 May, 2022

India continue preparations in Kolkata ahead of China 2023 Qualifiers

Kolkata: India have kicked off the second phase of their preparation for the AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round in Kolkata. 

After a two-week training camp in Bellary, head coach Igor Stimac and 41 players arrived in Kolkata on Monday where they will continue their groundwork before hosting their Group D rivals at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium.

Sousa names training squad as Bahrain kick off preparations for Qualifiers

Fri, 06 May, 2022

Sousa names training squad as Bahrain kick off preparations for Qualifiers

Manama: Head coach Helio Sousa has called up 23 players as Bahrain enter their final phase of preparations for the final round of the AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ Qualifiers.

Bahrain's final phase of preparations starts with a training camp in Bangkok, Thailand on May 11-31.

Lavicka takes charge of Kuwait

Tue, 08 Mar, 2022

Lavicka takes charge of Kuwait

Kuwait City: Vitezslav Lavicka has been named as head coach of the Kuwait men’s national team.

The 58-year-old replaces Kuwaiti Thamer Enad with his first major assignment being the AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round in June.

Kuwait, the only former winners in the draw, will host Group A with Jordan, Indonesia and Nepal for company. 

AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round: One talking point from each group

Sat, 26 Feb, 2022

AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round: One talking point from each group

Kuala Lumpur: The remaining 24 teams now know exactly what is required to reach the AFC Asian Cup China 2023™,  and no there is no shortage of talking points following Thursday’s Qualifiers Final Round draw. 

Rivalries, old and new, will be rekindled, the cream of Asian football will rise when hopefuls representing the full length and breadth of Asia convene across six cities in June.

Looking ahead to the action in less than four months’ time, the-AFC.com has picked out one point of interest from each group, all of which are set to produce thrilling fixtures.

All about preparation for India’s Stimac, Hong Kong’s Andersen’s ahead of China 2023 Qualifiers Final Round

Fri, 25 Feb, 2022

All about preparation for India’s Stimac, Hong Kong’s Andersen’s ahead of China 2023 Qualifiers Final Round

Kuala Lumpur: The head coaches of India and Hong Kong are braced for a highly competitive  Group D of the AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round in June.

Igor Stimac’s India will host Group D, with Hong Kong, Afghanistan and Cambodia for company in the June 8-14 Qualifiers Final Round. 

Kim hopeful of ending Malaysia’s long wait for AFC Asian Cup™ appearance

Fri, 25 Feb, 2022

Kim hopeful of ending Malaysia’s long wait for AFC Asian Cup™ appearance

Kuala Lumpur: Head coach Kim Pan-gon believes Malaysia can end their 16-year wait to qualify for the AFC Asian Cup™ following the China 2023 Qualifiers Final Round draw on Thursday.

Malaysia last qualified on merit in the 1980 Kuwait edition, while in 2007, they featured as joint hosts alongside Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.

Kim’s side will host Group E and will kick off their qualifying campaign against Turkmenistan at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on June 8 before facing Bahrain on June 11 and Bangladesh three days later.

Singapore must give it their best shot, says skipper Hariss

Fri, 25 Feb, 2022

Singapore must give it their best shot, says skipper Hariss

Singapore: Skipper Hariss Harun has urged Singapore to rise to the occasion in June's AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round.

Thursday's draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia saw the Lions drawn in Group F alongside hosts Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan and Myanmar for the June Qualifiers. 

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Groups decided for AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round

Thu, 24 Feb, 2022

Groups decided for AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round promises to be a thrilling affair with the 24 teams learning their opponents on Thursday.

The draw, held virtually in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, saw the teams drawn into six groups.

The six group winners and five best second-placed teams will join hosts China PR, Australia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Japan, Korea Republic, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria and United Arab Emirates and Vietnam in the Finals.

AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ Qualifiers: Facts & Figures

Thu, 24 Feb, 2022

AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ Qualifiers: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the final round of the AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ Qualifiers will be held on Thursday. 

Ahead of the draw which kicks off at 15:00 (UTC+8) in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur, join the-AFC.com as we take a quick look at some facts and figures of the continental showpiece.

AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round Draw to set stage for crucial encounters

Thu, 24 Feb, 2022

AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round Draw to set stage for crucial encounters

Kuala Lumpur: The thrilling road to Asia’s flagship men’s national team tournament will move into sharp focus when the AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round Draw is held virtually in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, February 24 at 15:00 (UTC+8).

With less than 500 days until China PR hosts the Continent’s premier men’s showpiece for the first time since 2004, aspiring nations from Asia will discover their opponents for the crucial final Group Stage.