AFC Asian Cup 2023: Qualified teams, groups, fixtures, results and how it works
- 2023 AFC Asian Cup gets underway at the beginning of next year in Qatar
- Qatar are looking to retain their title as Japan aim to nab a fifth Asian Cup trophy
- All the latest fixtures and results from the 2023 Asian Cup
There are myriad international football tournaments to enjoy in 2024.
Not only is there the 2024 European Championship next year but there is also the Copa America, Africa Cup of Nations and next summer's Olympic Games in Paris.
However, despite not having quite as much prestige as some of the upcoming international competitions, the 18th iteration of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup has now commenced.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.
When does the 2023 Asian Cup start and finish?
Despite being called the 2023 Asian Cup, the tournament will actually take place in 2024. This is because it's being hosted by Qatar who were unable to put on the competition last summer due to their participation in the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup and because of the extreme summer temperatures in the country. The 2022 men's World Cup held in the tiny Gulf state infamously underwent the same winter rescheduling.
As a result, the Asian Cup was moved to the beginning of 2024 and will start on 12 January. The tournament will run for approximately a month, coming to an end on 10 February.
Tournament layout of the 2023 Asian Cup
There are 24 teams in the 2023 Asian Cup, resulting in six groups of four. The two teams that finish top of each group will automatically qualify for the knockout stages, with the four best-performing third-placed sides also progressing.
If teams are level on points at the end of the group stage, their progression will be decided on head-to-head record, then by goal difference.
All knockout matches consist of one-legged ties, with the last 16 followed by the quarter-final, semi-final and final.
Qualified teams
Of the nine teams that have won the competition in the past, seven have qualified for the 2023 Asian Cup. Israel won the tournament in 1964 but now compete in UEFA competitions, while 1980 winners Kuwait failed to make it to the finals.
Record four-time winners Japan will be among the favourites for the 2023 Asian Cup, with the likes of South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Australia and current holders Qatar also in the mix for the trophy.
Qualified teams by pot
Pot 1 | Pot 2 | Pot 3 | Pot 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
Qatar | Iraq | Bahrain | India |
Japan | United Arab Emirates | Syria | Tajikistan |
Iran | Oman | Palestine | Thailand |
South Korea | Uzbekistan | Vietnam | Malaysia |
Australia | China | Kyrgyzstan | Hong Kong |
Saudi Arabia | Jordan | Lebanon | Indonesia |
2023 Asian Cup groups, fixtures & results
Group A
Pos | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Qatar | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 9 |
2. | Tajikistan | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
3. | China | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
4. | Lebanon | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
Group A fixtures & results
Date / Kick-off time (GMT) | Results | Venue |
|---|---|---|
12/01/2024 - 16:00 | Qatar 3-0 Lebanon | Lusail Stadium, Lusail |
13/01/2024 - 14:30 | China 0-0 Tajikistan | Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Doha |
17/01/2024 - 11:30 | Lebanon 0-0 China | Al Thumama Stadium, Doha |
17/01/2024 - 14:30 | Tajikistan 0-1 Qatar | Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor |
22/01/2024 - 15:00 | Tajikistan 2-1 Lebanon | Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Al Rayyan |
22/01/2024 - 15:00 | Qatar 1-0 China | Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan |
Group B
Pos | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Australia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
2. | Uzbekistan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +3 | 5 |
3. | Syria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
4. | India | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
Group B fixtures & results
Date / Kick-off time (GMT) | Results | Venue |
|---|---|---|
13/01/2024 - 11:30 | Australia 2-0 India | Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan |
13/01/2024 - 17:30 | Uzbekistan 0-0 Syria | Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Al Rayyan |
18/01/2024 - 11:30 | Syria 0-1 Australia | Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Al Rayyan |
18/01/2024 - 14:30 | India 0-3 Uzebekistan | Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan |
23/01/2024 - 11:30 | Syria 1-0 India | Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor |
23/01/2024 - 11:30 | Australia 1-1 Uzbekistan | Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah |
Group C
Pos | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Iran | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 9 |
2. | UAE | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
3. | Palestine | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
4. | Hong Kong | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
Group C fixtures & results
Date / Kick-off time (GMT) | Results | Venue |
|---|---|---|
14/01/2024 - 14:30 | UAE 3-1 Hong Kong | Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan |
14/01/2024 - 17:30 | Iran 4-1 Palestine | Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan |
18/01/2024 - 17:30 | Palestine 1-1 UAE | Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah |
19/01/2024 - 17:30 | Hong Kong 0-1 Iran | Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan |
23/01/2024 - 15:00 | Hong Kong 0-3 Palestine | Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Doha |
23/01/2024 - 15:00 | Iran 2-1 UAE | Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan |
Group D
Pos | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Iraq | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 9 |
2. | Japan | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
3. | Indonesia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
4. | Vietnam | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
Group D fixtures & results
Date / Kick-off time (GMT) | Results | Venue |
|---|---|---|
14/01/2024 - 11:30 | Japan 4-2 Vietnam | Al Thumama Stadium, Doha |
15/01/2024 - 14:30 | Indonesia 1-3 Iraq | Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan |
19/01/2024 - 11:30 | Iraq 2-1 Japan | Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan |
19/01/2024 - 14:30 | Vietnam 0-1 Indonesia | Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Doha |
24/01/2024 - 11:30 | Japan 3-1 Indonesia | Al Thumama Stadium, Doha |
24/01/2024 - 11:30 | Iraq 3-2 Vietnam | Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Al Rayyan |
Group E
Pos | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Bahrain | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
2. | South Korea | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
3. | Jordan | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 4 |
4. | Malaysia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 1 |
Group E fixtures & results
Date / Kick-off time (GMT) | Results | Venue |
|---|---|---|
15/01/2024 - 11:30 | South Korea 3-1 Bahrain | Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Al Rayyan |
15/01/2024 - 17:30 | Malaysia 0-4 Jordan | Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah |
20/01/2024 - 11:30 | Jordan 2-2 South Korea | Al Thumama Stadium, Doha |
20/01/2024 - 14:30 | Bahrain 1-0 Malaysia | Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Al Rayyan |
25/01/2024 - 11:30 | South Korea 3-3 Malaysia | Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah |
25/01/2024 - 11:30 | Jordan 0-1 Bahrain | Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan |
Group F
Pos | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Saudi Arabia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
2. | Thailand | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
3. | Oman | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
4. | Kyrgyzstan | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
Group F fixtures & results
Date / Kick-off time (GMT) | Results | Venue |
|---|---|---|
16/01/2024 - 14:30 | Thailand 2-0 Kyrgyzstan | Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Doha |
16/01/2024 - 17:30 | Saudi Arabia 2-1 Oman | Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan |
21/01/2024 - 14:30 | Oman 0-0 Thailand | Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Doha |
21/01/2024 - 17:30 | Kyrgyzstan 0-2 Saudi Arabia | Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan |
25/01/2024 - 15:00 | Kyrgyzstan 1-1 Oman | Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Doha |
25/01/2024 - 15:00 | Saudi Arabia 0-0 Thailand | Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan |
2023 Asian Cup knockout stages
Last 16
Date / Kick-off time (GMT) | Results | Venue |
|---|---|---|
28/01/2024 - 11:30 | Australia 4-0 Indonesia | Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Al Rayyan |
28/01/2024 - 16:00 | Tajikistan 1-1 (5-3p) UAE | Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan |
29/01/2024 - 11:30 | Iraq 2-3 Jordan | Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan |
29/01/2024 - 16:00 | Qatar 2-1 Palestine | Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor |
30/01/2024 - 11:30 | Uzbekistan 2-1 Thailand | Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah |
30/01/2024 - 16:00 | Saudi Arabia 1-1 (2-4p) South Korea | Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan |
31/01/2024 - 11:30 | Bahrain 1-3 Japan | Al Thumama Stadium, Doha |
31/01/2024 - 16:00 | Iran 1-1 (5-3p) Syria | Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Doha |
Quarter-finals
Date / Kick-off time (GMT) | Results | Venue |
|---|---|---|
02/02/2024 - 11:30 | Tajikistan 0-1 Jordan | Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan |
02/02/2024 - 15:30 | Australia 1-2 South Korea | Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah |
03/02/2024 - 11:30 | Iran 2-1 Japan | Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan |
03/02/2024 - 15:30 | Qatar 1-1 (3-2p) Uzbekistan | Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor |
Semi-finals
Date / Kick-off time (GMT) | Fixtures / results | Venue |
|---|---|---|
06/02/24 - 15:00 | Jordan 2-0 South Korea | Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan |
07/02/24 - 15:00 | Iran 2-3 Qatar | Al Thumama Stadium, Doha |
Final
Date / Kick-off time (GMT) | Fixture | Venue |
|---|---|---|
10/02/24 | Jordan 1-3 Qatar | Lusail Stadium, Lusail |
2023 Asian Cup round dates
Round | Date |
|---|---|
Group stage | 12/01/24 - 25/01/24 |
Last 16 | 28/01/24 - 31/01/24 |
Quarter-finals | 02/02/24 - 03/02/24 |
Semi-finals | 06/02/24 - 07/02/24 |
Final | 10/02/24 |
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