Know your team: DPR Korea

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Know your team: DPR Korea

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea are ready to reclaim their place among Asia’s elite when they return to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ for the first time since 2019.

Drawn in Group B alongside Uzbekistan, Bahrain and Jordan, the East Asian side will look to build on a proud history that includes a fourth-place finish in 1980.

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Know your team: Bahrain

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

Know your team: Bahrain

Kuala Lumpur: Bahrain will aim to build on their proudest moments on the continental stage when they compete at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

The Red Warriors, making their eighth competition appearance and with some eventful performances behind them, will be seeking to surpass their best-ever finish of fourth place in 2004.

Know your team: Uzbekistan

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

Know your team: Uzbekistan

Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan will travel to Saudi Arabia harbouring ambitions to continue their climb into the upper echelon of the continental game by making a significant impact at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ just months after the nation’s first FIFA World Cup appearance.

The Central Asian nation ended years of frustration since gaining independence in 1991 to secure their berth at the Finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico and Fabio Cannavaro’s side will be keen to build on that experience at the AFC Asian Cup.

Know your team: Palestine

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Know your team: Palestine

Kuala Lumpur: A determined Palestine will be keen to take another step forward when they compete at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

After breaking new barriers to reach the knockout stage for the first time at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, Palestine will be pushing hard to etch a new chapter in their history at the 19th edition of the illustrious competition.

Know your team: Oman

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Know your team: Oman

Kuala Lumpur: Oman will be determined to impress when they make their sixth appearance at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, having fallen agonisingly short at Qatar 2023.

Drawn alongside hosts Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Palestine in Group A, the West Asian side will aim to build on their experience and challenge for a place beyond the Round of 16 for the first time.

Know your team: Kuwait

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Know your team: Kuwait

Kuala Lumpur: Kuwait will feel they are back where they belong as the former champions eye a memorable outing at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

The heydays of 1980 where Kuwait were crowned champions after a 3-0 win against Korea Republic seem like a distant past but there’s hope within the camp that this qualification is the first step towards rediscovering their place at the top tier of Asian football.