AFC Asian Cup
Hosts of the continenal showpiece in 2000, Lebanon will be eager to impress despite facing the likes of Qatar, China PR and Tajikistan in Group A.
A first
Lebanon will participate in the AFC Asian Cup for the third time in their history and for the first time in two consecutive editions after 2019. Despite hosting the tournament in their first participation in 2000, they have never made it past the group stage.
Lebanon will participate in the AFC Asian Cup for the third time in their history and for the first time in two consecutive editions after 2019. Despite hosting the tournament in their first participation in 2000, they have never made it past the group stage.
Seeking a second
Lebanon won their last AFC Asian Cup match against DPR Korea 4-1, which is their only win in the competition's history. They have not won two consecutive matches in the competition overall.
Lebanon won their last AFC Asian Cup match against DPR Korea 4-1, which is their only win in the competition's history. They have not won two consecutive matches in the competition overall.
Group E Matchday Three: Lebanon vs DPR Korea
Goal shy
The four goals scored against DPR Korea was the most they have netted in a single AFC Asian Cup match, with their previous ties only resulting in a combined three goals.
The four goals scored against DPR Korea was the most they have netted in a single AFC Asian Cup match, with their previous ties only resulting in a combined three goals.
Familiar foes
Lebanon will open their AFC Asian Cup 2023 campaign against Qatar in a replay of their 2019 encounter, which they lost 2-0.
Lebanon will open their AFC Asian Cup 2023 campaign against Qatar in a replay of their 2019 encounter, which they lost 2-0.
Group E - Matchday 1: Qatar vs Lebanon
Defensive frailties
Lebanon did not keep a single clean sheet in their previous six AFC Asian Cup matches, conceding 12 goals.
Lebanon did not keep a single clean sheet in their previous six AFC Asian Cup matches, conceding 12 goals.
Lebanon's Group A fixtures
v Qatar (January 12)
v China PR (January 17)
v Tajikistan (January 22)
v Qatar (January 12)
v China PR (January 17)
v Tajikistan (January 22)
