Group B - Australia v India: Facts & Figures

Thu, 11 Jan, 2024

Group B - Australia v India: Facts & Figures

Al Rayyan: Australia's bid for a second AFC Asian Cup™ title faces an early challenge from India on Saturday.

It promises to be an exciting Qatar 2023 opener for both teams and the-AFC.com looks at some interesting facts and figures ahead of the tie at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.

Matchday One: 5 things to look out for

Fri, 12 Jan, 2024

Matchday One: 5 things to look out for

Doha: It’s been almost five years since Hassan Al Haydos hoisted the AFC Asian Cup™ trophy into the Abu Dhabi sky at Zayed Sports City Stadium as Qatar were crowned champions of Asia for the first time following a 3-1 win over Japan. 

Qatar went on to host West Asia’s first FIFA World Cup in late 2022 and are now set to welcome the best teams in Asia for the 18th edition of the continent’s most prestigious tournament when it kicks off on Friday. 
 
Ahead of the opening game between the defending champions and Lebanon, the-AFC.com has selected five things to look out for. 

Preview - Group A: Qatar v Lebanon

Sat, 13 Jan, 2024

Preview - Group A: Qatar v Lebanon

Lusail: Marquez Lopez’ Qatar have their eyes firmly focused on defending their AFC Asian Cup™ title going into their Group A opener against Lebanon at the Lusail Stadium on Friday.

Having clinched their maiden AFC Asian Cup title in 2019 with a 3-1 win over four-time winners Japan 3-1 in the final, head coach Lopez said his charges are ready to hit the ground running starting with Lebanon.

Qatar’s Al Haydos seeks title defence; Maatouk eyes history with Lebanon

Thu, 11 Jan, 2024

Qatar’s Al Haydos seeks title defence; Maatouk eyes history with Lebanon

Doha: Hassan Al Haydos is targeting a successful defence when reigning champions Qatar kick off their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ campaign against Lebanon in Group A on Friday.

As for his opposite number Hassan Maatouk, Qatar 2023 represents an opportunity to create history for Lebanese football - a place in the knockout stage for the first time in their history.

Group A - Qatar v Lebanon: Facts & Figures

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

Group A - Qatar v Lebanon: Facts & Figures

Lusail: The 18th edition of the AFC Asian Cup™ kicks off on Friday with Qatar opening the defence of their title against Lebanon.

Ahead of what promises to be an enthralling opener at the Lusail Stadium, the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures of the two sides. 

AFC Asian Cup™ in Numbers

Thu, 11 Jan, 2024

AFC Asian Cup™ in Numbers

Doha: The wait for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ is almost over with hosts and defending champions Qatar set to take on Lebanon in the opening game on Friday. 

The 18th edition of the continental competition marks the third time it has been held in Qatar, following on from the tournaments in 1988 and 2011 as, just over a year since the FIFA World Cup, the Gulf nation stages yet another festival of football. 
 
As the big kick-off rapidly approaches, the-AFC.com takes a closer look at the AFC Asian Cup in numbers. 

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ set to break broadcast records

Fri, 12 Jan, 2024

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ set to break broadcast records

AFC’s flagship men’s national team competition reaches widest distribution since inception

Doha: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ is poised to reach its widest audience in the tournament’s proud history as Asia’s top 24 teams prepare to battle for Continental supremacy across nine world-class venues from 12 January to 10 February 2024.