AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023: All groups, Team India schedule and where to watch in India

Just over a year since hosting the 2022 World Cup, Qatar is once again preparing to host the 2023 edition of the AFC Asian Cup. Team India is gearing up for the tournament scheduled to take place from January 12, 2024.

With an expanded format since 2019, the competition now features 24 teams competing for glory. Both the opening game and the tournament's finale will unfold at Lusail Stadium.

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India secured qualification even before their final qualifying match against Hong Kong. The Blue Tigers concluded the campaign with an impeccable record, winning all their games.

As the highly anticipated Asian Cup approaches, here is your comprehensive guide to this year's edition.

When does the AFC Asian Cup 2023 start?

The AFC Asian Cup 2023 starts on January 12, 2024. The final of the tournament will be played on February 10, 2024.

AFC Asian Cup 2023: The complete draw

Group A: Qatar, China, Tajikistan, Lebanon

Group B: Australia, Uzbekistan, Syria, India

Group C: Iran, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Palestine

Group D: Japan, Indonesia, Iraq, Vietnam

Group E: South Korea, Malaysia, Jordan, Bahrain

Group F: Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Kyrgyzstan, Oman

India’s group-stage schedule for AFC Asian Cup 2023:

January 13, 2024 – Australia vs India - Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium

January 18, 2024 – India vs Uzbekistan - Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium

January 23, 2024 – India vs Syria - Al Bayt Stadium

The teams that emerge as winners and runners-up in the six groups, along with the four most successful third-placed teams, will secure qualification for the round of 16. 

Where will the AFC Asian Cup 2023 be played?

The AFC Asian Cup 2023 is set to take place across eight stadiums, namely Education City Stadium, Al Janoub Stadium, Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Al Bayt Stadium, Khalifa International Stadium, Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium, Al Thumama Stadium, and Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium. Notably, six of these venues were previously utilized during the FIFA World Cup 2022.

AFC Asian Cup 2023: How to watch live

Sports18 will show the live action of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 in India.