Join the action: AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Fantasy Football is now LIVE!

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

Join the action: AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Fantasy Football is now LIVE!

Kuala Lumpur: The wait is over as the Official AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Fantasy Football game is now LIVE for fans worldwide! Fans can now visit the-AFC.com or download the AFC LIVE app to play the game.

Fervent supporters of Asian football can start playing by creating their virtual squad featuring AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ players with a virtual currency budget of 100 million, which will increase to 105 million during the Knockout Stage. Each squad will consist of 15 players in total with 11 players in the starting line-up and four bench substitutes. Fans can strategise, manage, and compete against users worldwide and join private leagues with their friends.

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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.

Mancini unveils Saudi Arabia cast

Thu, 04 Jan, 2024

Mancini unveils Saudi Arabia cast

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia head coach Roberto Mancini has named his 26-player squad for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ , with the tournament set to kick off on January 12.

The Green Falcons have been training with a preliminary squad at Celine Camp in Doha with Mancini omitting goalkeeper Mohamed Al Yami, midfielder Ali Hazazi and strikers Khaled Al-Ghanem and Mohamed Maran. 

Mitoma named in Japan squad

Mon, 01 Jan, 2024

Mitoma named in Japan squad

Tokyo: Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu has included Kaoru Mitoma in his squad for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ despite injury concerns surrounding the Brighton & Hove Albion winger.

Mitoma was included in a 26-man squad that also features Arsenal’s Takehiro Tomiyasu, Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo and Real Sociedad playmaker Takefusa Kubo but missing FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 stars Ao Tanaka and Daichi Kamada.

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.

Son headlines Korea Republic squad

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

Son headlines Korea Republic squad

Seoul: Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min was named in Korea Republic's AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ squad on Thursday as head coach Jurgen Klinsmann aims to end the country's 64-year continental title drought.

Wolves forward Hwang Hee-chan, who scored his 10th Premier League goal of the season against Brentford on Wednesday, was also among Klinsmann's 26-man selection for the tournament, which kicks off on January 12.