Previous Appearances: 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019

Best Finish: Champions (2015)

Australia faced no problems in booking their place in the 2023 Finals, as Graham Arnold's side registered eight wins out of eight in Group B of the second round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar™.

Eliminated at the quarter-final stage in the 2019 edition by hosts United Arab Emirates, Australia will be seeking their second title in the forthcoming edition of the AFC Asian Cup.

Previous Appearances: 1988, 2004, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019

Best Finish: Semi-finals (2004)

Bahrain were the standout side in Group E of the Final Round of the Qualifiers as Helio Sousa's side registered three impressive victories in the Kuala Lumpur-hosted Group E. 

Having guided Bahrain to the 2019 WAFF Championship and Arab Cup, Sousa is determined to ensure his team are well prepared for the AFC Asian Cup 2023. 

Previous Appearances:1976, 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019

Best Finish: Runners-up (1984, 2004)

The 1984 and 2004 runners-up, China PR initially qualified as hosts but will be part of the draw nonetheless after qualifying on account of their AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar success where they finished second behind Syria in Group A.

China PR overcame a slow start to end their second round campaign with 19 points from eight matches. 

Previous Appearances: 1956, 1964, 1968

Best Finish:Third (1956)

Hong Kong ended a 54-year wait for AFC Asian Cup qualification by advancing as one of the five best runners-up from the Final Round of the Qualifiers. 

Jorn Andersen's young side registered two wins against one defeat in Group D to ensure they will line up among Asia's elite teams in the Continental showpiece.

Previous Appearances:1996, 2000, 2004, 2007

Best Finish: Group Stage

Indonesia did all the hard work on Matchday One of the Final Round of Qualifiers with a stunning 2-1 win over 1980 AFC Asian Cup winners Kuwait.

It was a result that eventually proved the difference as they finished three points ahead of Kuwait to seal one of the five best runners-up spots and qualify alongside group winners Jordan, booking a return to the Continental showpiece for the first time since co-hosting the 2007 edition.

Previous Appearances: 1968, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019 

Best Finish: Champions (1968, 1972, 1976)

There was never any doubt that Iran would qualify for their 15th AFC Asian Cup as Team Melli overcame early stiff resistance in Group C of the second round of the Qualifiers to finish top.

Eliminated in the semi-finals by Japan in UAE 2019, Iran will be determined to win the AFC Asian Cup for a fourth time, with the last of their three title triumphs having been achieved in 1976.

Previous Appearances: 1964, 1984, 2011, 2019

Best Finish: Runners-up (1964)

India turned on the style to finish top of Group D of the Final Round of the Qualifiers to ensure they would appear at consecutive AFC Asian Cup Finals for the first time in the country’s history after qualifying for the UAE 2019 edition. 

India thrived playing in Kolkata before their adoring fans and will be determined to take the next step in the forthcoming edition after having just missed out on the knockout stage in 2019. 

Previous Appearances: 1972, 1976, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019 

Best Finish: Champions (2007)

Iraq challenged Iran all the way in the second round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar, ultimately finishing one point behind in second place.

Always a side who thrive in the AFC Asian Cup, Iraq will be a team to watch in the forthcoming edition.

Previous Appearances: 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019

Best Finish: Champions (1992, 2000, 2004, 2011)

Record four time winners, Japan were unstoppable in the second round of the Qualifiers as Hajime Moriyasu's side scored 48 and conceded just two en route to eight wins in Group F.

Denied a fifth title by Qatar in 2019, Japan will aim to make up for that next year. 

Previous Appearances: 2004, 2011, 2015, 2019

Best Finish: Quarter-finals (2004, 2011)

Jordan saved their best for last in the Final Round of the Qualifiers as they cruised to a 3-0 win over hosts Kuwait to top Group A.

Eliminated on penalties by Vietnam in the UAE 2019 Round of 16, Jordan will target an extended run come the next edition.

Previous Appearances: 1956, 1960, 1964, 1972, 1980, 1984, 1988, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019

Best Finish: Champions (1956, 1960)

Another side who cruised through the second round of qualifying, with Korea Republic finishing six points ahead of second-placed Lebanon in Group H.

The last of their two titles was won in 1960 and Korea Republic will be aiming to end that long wait this time around.

Previous Appearance:2019

Best Finish:Round of 16 (2019) 

Debutants in 2019, a strong Kyrgyz Republic side were denied a top place finish in Group F of the Final Round of Qualifiers on goal difference, with Tajikistan finishing first.

That won't matter as Kyrgyz Republic will aim to improve on their Round of 16 finish in UAE 2019.

Previous Appearances: 2000, 2019

Best Finish: Group Stage

Lebanon confirmed their place following the conclusion of the second round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers, with the West Asian side finishing second behind Korea Republic in Group H.

Having just missed out on the knockout stage in UAE 2019, Lebanon will be determined to produce a better show this time around.

Previous Appearances:1976, 1980, 2007

Best Finish:Group Stage

Malaysia ended a 42-year to qualify on merit for the AFC Asian Cup after finishing second behind Bahrain in Group E of the Final Round of Qualifiers.

Having last appeared in the Continental Finals as co-hosts of the 2007 edition, Malaysia will aim to stand tall alongside the continent's elite teams. 

Previous Appearances: 2004, 2007, 2015, 2019

Best Finish: Round of 16 (2019)

Having confirmed their berth with a second-placed finish in Group E of the second round of qualifying behind Qatar, Oman will set a high target in the Continental showpiece.

The West Asian side impressed in the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar final round and will look to use that experience for a tilt at the title.

Previous Appearances: 2015, 2019

Best Finish: Group Stage

An impressive Qualifiers Final Round Group B campaign which yielded three wins saw Palestine qualifying for their third consecutive AFC Asian Cup. 

Having missed out in UAE 2019, Palestine will target the knockout stage come the 2023 edition.

Previous Appearances: 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 2000, 2004, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019

Best Finish: Champions (2019)

The defending champions comfortably topped Group E of the second round of qualifying and will be focused on retaining the title they won spectacularly in UAE 2019.

Felix Sanchez's side have explored the globe in preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2022 on home soil since their 2019 triumph and will be among the favourites.

Previous Appearances: 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019

Best Finish: Champions (1984, 1988, 1996)

The three-time winners sealed their place with a top-place finish in Group D, five points ahead of Uzbekistan, in the second round of qualifying,

The last of their titles was won in 1996 but with Herve Renard having moulded an impressive squad, Saudi Arabia will be confident of ending their long wait. 

Previous Appearances: 1980, 1984, 1988, 1996, 2011, 2019

Best Finish: Group Stage

Qualifying came easy for Syria, as they topped Group A of the second round with 21 points.

The focus now, however, will be to better their 2019 outing which saw them eliminated at the group stage with one point from three matches.

Previous Appearances: Nil

The only side who will be making their debut in the Finals, Tajikistan will be aiming to continue their dream run when they take their place alongside the Continent's best.

They topped Group F of the Qualifiers Final Round ahead of hosts Kyrgyz Republic and will be a team to look out for.

Previous Appearances: 1972, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2007, 2019

Best Finish: Third place (1972) 

Regular AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, Thailand had to take a longer route this time as they finished second behind Uzbekistan in the final round.

Alexandre Polking is, however, slowly but surely building a strong squad and Thailand will be a side to be reckoned with.

Previous Appearances: 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2004, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019

Best Finish: Runners-up (1996)

UAE overcame a slow start to top Group G in the second round to ensure they would be in the race to win the AFC Asian Cup title for the first time.

Denied in the semi-finals on home soil in 2019, UAE will aim to go all the way this time around.

Previous Appearances: 1996, 2000, 2004, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019

Best Finish: Semi-finals (2011)

Uzbekistan maintained a proud tradition of qualifying for every edition of the AFC Asian Cup since 1996 by easily topping Group C of the Qualifiers Final Round.

Disappointed to have missed out on the final round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar, Uzbekistan will be aiming to challenge for the title in 2023.

Previous Appearances: 1956, 1960, 2007, 2019

Best Finish: Quarter-finals (2007)

Although the fourth team from Southeast Asia to have qualified, Vietnam were the only ones who booked their place in the second round.

Boosted by their historic appearance in the final round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers, Park Hang-seo's hardworking side will be aiming to carry their dominance in ASEAN to the continental stage.