AFC Asian Cup
Drawn in Group F, Oman will have to contend with three-time AFC Asian Cup champions Saudi Arabia, Thailand and Kyrgyz Republic.
Hat-trick
Oman will compete in the AFC Asian Cup for the fifth time, and for the first time, they will participate in three consecutive editions of the tournament. They advanced past the group stage for the first time in UAE 2019 but were defeated 2-0 by Islamic Republic of Iran in the Round of 16.
Oman will compete in the AFC Asian Cup for the fifth time, and for the first time, they will participate in three consecutive editions of the tournament. They advanced past the group stage for the first time in UAE 2019 but were defeated 2-0 by Islamic Republic of Iran in the Round of 16.
Goals tough to find
Oman failed to score in 54% of their AFC Asian Cup matches (7/13), but they equaled their highest scoring tally in the last tournament (four goals) which was first achieved in 2004.
Oman failed to score in 54% of their AFC Asian Cup matches (7/13), but they equaled their highest scoring tally in the last tournament (four goals) which was first achieved in 2004.
Round of 16: IR Iran vs Oman
Perennial foes
For the third time, Oman will face Thailand in the AFC Asian Cup group stage after previous encounters in 2004 and 2007. Additionally, for the second time in a row, Oman will play a team from Central Asia, having faced Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan in the last edition.
For the third time, Oman will face Thailand in the AFC Asian Cup group stage after previous encounters in 2004 and 2007. Additionally, for the second time in a row, Oman will play a team from Central Asia, having faced Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan in the last edition.
Defensive frailties
Oman conceded goals in their last four AFC Asian Cup matches, marking their longest current run of conceding in the competition.
Oman conceded goals in their last four AFC Asian Cup matches, marking their longest current run of conceding in the competition.
Double figures
Oman have scored a total 10 goals in their previous four appearances in the AFC Asian Cup. Their all-time top scorer is Imad Al Hosani (3) with Mohsen Al Ghassani on two.
Oman have scored a total 10 goals in their previous four appearances in the AFC Asian Cup. Their all-time top scorer is Imad Al Hosani (3) with Mohsen Al Ghassani on two.
Oman's Group F fixtures
v Saudi Arabia (January 16)
v Thailand (January 21)
v Kyrgyz Republic (January 26)
v Saudi Arabia (January 16)
v Thailand (January 21)
v Kyrgyz Republic (January 26)
