Wins for Tajikistan, Saudi Arabia; three more teams check in

Sat, 06 Jan, 2024

Wins for Tajikistan, Saudi Arabia; three more teams check in

Kuala Lumpur: Tajikistan continued their preparations towards their AFC Asian Cup™ debut with a 2-1 win over Hong Kong, China in a friendly match played on Thursday.

In the match played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, Rustom Soirov and Shahrom Samiev scored on either side of Everton Camargo’s equaliser for Hong Kong, China to stretch Tajikistan’s unbeaten run to six matches.

Qatar 2023 Squads in Numbers

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

Qatar 2023 Squads in Numbers

Doha: The 24 teams in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ have confirmed their respective squads for the 18th edition of Asia’s premier national team tournament with plenty of interesting narratives at play.

From the oldest to the youngest as well as players looking to break records, the-AFC.com picks out eight interesting facts from the squads.

Squads announced ahead of Qatar 2023 kick-off

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

Squads announced ahead of Qatar 2023 kick-off

Kuala Lumpur: The 24 contenders at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ have named the 26-strong squads they hope will steer them to glory at the continental Finals.

With just over eight days remaining until the 18th edition of Asia’s flagship men’s football competition kicks off, squads featuring the continent’s biggest names, as well as stars of the future, were formally registered on Tuesday.

Qatar 2023 team kits revealed

Wed, 03 Jan, 2024

Qatar 2023 team kits revealed

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ is nearly upon us and with the excitement brewing, it's time to take a look at one of the most eye-catching aspects of the most prestigious national competition in Asia - the kits!

From the iconic green worn by Saudi Arabia to Japan's striking blue kits to Qatar decked in maroon enroute to their 2019 triumph, the team kits have always played an important role in the excitement of the AFC Asian Cup.
 
Feast your eyes on the home and away kits of all 24 teams set to challenge for the title at Qatar 2023.

Iconic stadiums primed for Qatar 2023

Tue, 02 Jan, 2024

Iconic stadiums primed for Qatar 2023

Doha: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ is set to be a spectacular affair with the 51 matches to be played in nine state-of-the-art stadiums.

The Lusail Stadium leads the way, with the iconic stadium to host the opening match between Qatar and Lebanon and the final. 

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the stadiums that will feature the continent’s best players vying for the coveted AFC Asian Cup trophy. 

Road to Qatar 2023 Revisited

Mon, 01 Jan, 2024

Road to Qatar 2023 Revisited

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ kicks off in just a few days with anticipation building for the continental showpiece. 

The 24 teams had to endure a long and winding road to reach their destination and as we eagerly await the opening match between Qatar and Lebanon on January 12, the-AFC.com retraces a qualifying campaign like never before.

Test Your Knowledge - Round 12

Fri, 29 Dec, 2023

Test Your Knowledge - Round 12

Kuala Lumpur: The final round of the AFC Asian Cup™ quiz focuses on the qualifying campaign for Qatar 2023 which kicked off on June 6, 2019.

It was a qualifying campaign filled with challenges but with the tournament now just days away, we invite you - the fans - to refresh your memories trying to answer eight questions.

Meet the Head Coaches: Groups D, E & F

Sat, 30 Dec, 2023

Meet the Head Coaches: Groups D, E & F

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ will bring together not only the continent’s finest talents on the pitch, but also some of the great tactical minds from across the world to lead the 24 national teams.

With the Continental showpiece fast approaching, the-AFC.com takes a look at the 24 tacticians who will lead Asia’s best in what promises to be another thrilling edition of the AFC Asian Cup.
 
There will be new faces in charge as several teams, including four of the six Asian teams who featured in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, will have new head coaches.
 
We continue this series by looking at the head coaches of Groups D, E and F.

Meet the Head Coaches: Groups A, B & C

Fri, 29 Dec, 2023

Meet the Head Coaches: Groups A, B & C

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ will be as much about the head coaches as they will be about the Continent's best players.

With just over two weeks to go before the Continental showpiece kicks off with hosts Qatar taking on Lebanon in the tournament opener, the-AFC.com takes a look at the 24 tacticians who will lead the Continent’s best in what promises to be another thrilling edition of the AFC Asian Cup.
 
There will be new faces in charge as several teams, including four of the six Asian teams who featured in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, will have new head coaches.
 
We take a look at the head coaches of Groups A, B and C.