Asia’s quadrennial football extravaganza, the AFC Asian Cup, enters it’s 18th edition in 2024, as it kicks off on January 12. Originally supposed to be held in 2023, the competition was pushed to 2024 owing to high summer temperatures and Qatar’s participation in the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
The Asian Cup is a tournament that has been dominated by only a few sides historically, and the 24 competing teams will be looking to change that this time around.
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For many players, winning an international trophy is the ultimate achievement, and this is what stars like Son Heung-min, Kaoru Mitoma, and Sunil Chhetri will be looking to do over the next few weeks.
Who is hosting the Asia Cup 2023?
After successfully hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar will also be hosting the 2023 Asian Cup.
Which team is the defending champion of AFC Asian Cup 2023?
Qatar is the defending champion, after beating Japan in the 2019 final.
Which team won the most AFC Asian Cup titles?
Japan is the most successful team in the competition’s history, having won four times.
Japan’s Yuya Osako celebrates scoring their second goal with team mates | Photo Credit: REUTERS/Damir Sagolj
How many teams are in the AFC Asian Cup?
Like the 2019 edition, 24 teams, spilt across six groups, will be participating.
What is the opening match of AFC Asian Cup 2023?
Host Qatar will take on Lebanon in the opening game on January 12, 2024.
When does India play its first game in the AFC Asian Cup?
India plays its first game against Australia on January 13.
How many times India won AFC Asian Cup?
India has never won the AFC Asian Cup. Its best performance remains finishing as the runner-up in the 1968 edition of the tournament.
Which teams will play in the Asian Cup 2023?
AFC Asian Cup 2023 GROUPS
Which city will host the final of AFC Asian Cup 2023?
The Lusail Stadium, which hosted the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup final, will also host the summit clash of the AFC Asian Cup on 10 February.
Where can I watch the AFC Asian Cup live?
The AFC Asian Cup 2023 matches will be telecast live on Sports18 Network’s TV channels in India. Live streaming of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 will be available on the JioCinema app and website.
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