Beginning today, the remodelled the-AFC.com, which has been redesigned to mirror the distinct look and feel of the continental showpiece, will redirect all football fans to the tournament’s dedicated page.

It will present users with essential updates such as live scores, latest videos, results and table standings, exclusive and interactive features that combine to provide a more comprehensive coverage of the AFC Asian Cup.

Digital followers, from more than 200 million engagements in 2018, will be given the opportunity to test their wits against the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ Prediction Challenge, which allows participants to predict the scores of all 51 matches. Registered fans also have a chance to win attractive prizes and ‘boasting rights’ on the global predictor leaderboard.

Palestine, ranked 99th, are returning to the Finals after conceding 11 goals in three successive defeats in their debut on the Asian stage in Australia in 2015, but the experienced side will surely present a more determined challenge this time around

Buoyed by strong showings against some of the Continent's heavyweights since 2015, Jaber believes anyone expecting his side to be pushovers in the United Arab Emirates is in for a shock.

The standout performer at this year's AFC U23 Championship, Odoljon Xamrobekov is raising the stakes as he looks to leave a similar impact in his first tournament with the first team.

Nationality: Uzbekistan
Date of birth: 13/02/1996
Position: Midfielder
Current club: FC Nasaf (Uzbekistan)
Previous clubs: None

Park Kyung-ho was part of the Korea Republic side that claimed the first-ever AFC Asian Cup. Here, he relives his memories of that historic tournament.

Those selected do not include Iran players who are plying their trade in Europe, with the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran saying on its official website that Queiroz will name his final squad of 23 on December 26.

The squad named on Sunday will be based in Doha from December 17-24, with a friendly against Qatar also part of the training plan.

Three-time champions Iran are in Group D of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 with Iraq, Yemen and Vietnam.

Cheshmi was a rock in the centre of defence as Iran scored late to open their campaign with a 1-0 victory over Morocco in Saint Petersburg, but he was injured before the next game and had to watch from the sidelines as his teammates put in valiant performances against Spain and Portugal.

Team Melli ultimately narrowly missed out on qualification to the next stage to end their and Cheshmi’s dream of a first appearance in the knockout rounds, but the 25-year-old is now back to full fitness and raring to go ahead of UAE 2019.

Redesigned to fit the theme of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Brand Guide, members of the media will be able to submit their applications for the specific matches they wish to cover through the revamped site while photographers will be given the added opportunity to select their pitch side seats via an interactive seat selection platform.

"We are fully committed towards staging the best-ever AFC Asian Cup for our passionate fans, players and teams and our success relies significantly on the continued support from all our stakeholders. Our friends from the media are a valued partner in this journey and they play a crucial role in helping the AFC grow the stature of our competitions, as underlined in the AFC’s Vision and Mission,” said Dato’ Windsor John, AFC General Secretary.

“We want to provide the best possible environment for all our stakeholders and ensuring a world-class platform for our media representatives, through the enhanced Media Channel, will help us in realising those ambitions.”