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Calculated Shard: 152 (from laksa173)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa152.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup","crawl_time":1774978900,"first_indexed_time":1549588840,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,wikipedia!en,\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup s443","src_root_hash":"17790707453426894952","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"2027 AFC Asian Cup - Wikipedia","meta_descriptions":[],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia\n2027 AFC Asian Cup\nAFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027\nكأس آسيا المملكة العربية السعودية 2027\nTournament details\nHost country\nSaudi Arabia\nDates\n7 January – 5 February\nTeams\n24 (from 1 confederation)\nVenue\n8 (in 3 host cities)\n←\n2023\n2031\n→\nThe\n2027 AFC Asian Cup\nwill be the 19th edition of the\nAFC Asian Cup\n, the quadrennial international men's\nfootball\nchampionship of\nAsia\norganised by the\nAsian Football Confederation\n(AFC). The tournament will involve 24 national teams after the expansion in\n2019\n. It will be held in\nSaudi Arabia\nfrom 7 January to 5 February 2027.\n[\n1\n]\n[\n2\n]\nThe tournament will return to its usual four-year cycle, after the\n2023 edition\nwas postponed to 2024 due to the removal of\nChina\nas hosts and high summer temperatures in\nQatar\n. This will be the final time the tournament will be held on an odd-numbered year after 20 years from\n2007\n, as the tournament moves to even-numbered year like\n2004\ndue to\nFIFA\nconcerning a potential revision to the\ninternational match calendar\n.\n[\n3\n]\n[\n4\n]\nQatar\nare the two-time defending champions.\nAFC confirmed the list of member associations expressed their interests to host 2027 Asian Cup before the 30 June 2020 deadline,\n[\n5\n]\nand they gave their necessary letters of undertaking in November.\n[\n6\n]\nOn 17 October 2022, the AFC Executive Committee announced that the host of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup would be chosen by the AFC Congress at its next meeting on 1 February 2023 in\nManama\n,\nBahrain\n.\n[\n7\n]\n[\n8\n]\nHowever,\nIndia\n, one of the last two bidders, withdrew on 5 December\n[\n9\n]\nleaving Saudi Arabia as the only remaining bidder. On 1 February, the AFC confirmed that Saudi Arabia won the bid and will host the tournament for the first time.\n[\n1\n]\n500km\n311miles\nLocation of the host cities of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.\nThe 2027 AFC Asian Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia from 7 January to 5 February 2027. The tournament will be played across eight stadiums in the cities of\nRiyadh\n,\nJeddah\n, and\nKhobar\n.\n[\n10\n]\n[\n11\n]\n[\n12\n]\nCity\nStadium\nCapacity\nImage\nRiyadh\nKing Fahd Sports City Stadium\n70,200\n(after renovation)\nKing Saud University Stadium\n26,004\nKingdom Arena\n30,000\nImam Mohammed Ibn Saud University Stadium\n21,000\nAl Shabab Stadium\n13,537\nJeddah\nKing Abdullah Sports City Stadium\n62,345\nPrince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium\n27,000\nKhobar\nAramco Stadium\n46,096\n(new)\nQualification status\n \n Teams qualified\n \n Teams still able to qualify\n \n Teams failed to qualify\n \n Withdrew or excluded\n \n Not an AFC member\nThe first two rounds of qualification acted as part of the\nAsian qualification\nfor the\n2026 FIFA World Cup\n. Saudi Arabia, which received automatic qualification for the Asian Cup as host, also participated in the qualifiers to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.\n[\n13\n]\nThe\nNorthern Mariana Islands\n, whose football association became the 47th full AFC member during the confederation's 30th Congress on 9 December 2020,\n[\n14\n]\nwas only eligible to enter the qualification tournament for the Asian Cup, but was ultimately excluded.\n[\n15\n]\nSingapore\nhas qualified for the first time on merit, having only previously appeared in\n1984\nas hosts.\n[\n16\n]\n[\n17\n]\nNorth Korea\nreturned after missing the previous tournament in\n2023\n, while\nKuwait\nreturn to the tournament having last appeared in\n2015\n.\nThree nations from the previous\nedition\nfailed to qualify —\nIndia\n,\nHong Kong\nand\nMalaysia\n. India and Hong Kong were eliminated by Singapore after respectively placing fourth and second in their\nthird round group\n. Malaysia was found guilty using\nfalsified eligibility documents\nand effectively ousted after having two victories being overturned, handing the ticket to its\nASEAN\ncompetitor\nVietnam\n.\nIran\nmeanwhile extended their qualification record; this was their sixteenth straight appearance in the tournament, having qualified for every edition since\n1968\n.\nTeam\nMethod of\nqualification\nDate of\nqualification\nFinals\nappearances\nFirst\nappearance\nLast\nappearance\nPrevious best\nperformance\n \nSaudi Arabia\nHosts\n1 February 2023\n12th\n1984\n2023\nWinners\n(\n1984\n,\n1988\n,\n1996\n)\n \nAustralia\nSecond round Group I\nwinners\n26 March 2024\n6th\n2007\n2023\nWinners\n(\n2015\n)\n \nIraq\nSecond round Group F\nwinners\n26 March 2024\n11th\n1972\n2023\nWinners\n(\n2007\n)\n \nIran\nSecond round Group E\nwinners\n26 March 2024\n16th\n1968\n2023\nWinners\n(\n1968\n,\n1972\n,\n1976\n)\n \nUzbekistan\nSecond round Group E\nrunners-up\n26 March 2024\n9th\n1996\n2023\nFourth place (\n2011\n)\n \nQatar\nSecond round Group A\nwinners\n26 March 2024\n12th\n1980\n2023\nWinners\n(\n2019\n,\n2023\n)\n \nUnited Arab Emirates\nSecond round Group H\nwinners\n26 March 2024\n12th\n1980\n2023\nRunners-up (\n1996\n)\n \nJapan\nSecond round Group B\nwinners\n2 April 2024\n11th\n1988\n2023\nWinners\n(\n1992\n,\n2000\n,\n2004\n,\n2011\n)\n \nSouth Korea\nSecond round Group C\nwinners\n6 June 2024\n16th\n1956\n2023\nWinners\n(\n1956\n,\n1960\n)\n \nOman\nSecond round Group D\nwinners\n6 June 2024\n6th\n2004\n2023\nRound of 16 (\n2019\n)\n \nPalestine\nSecond round Group I\nrunners-up\n6 June 2024\n4th\n2015\n2023\nRound of 16 (\n2023\n)\n \nBahrain\nSecond round Group H\nrunners-up\n6 June 2024\n8th\n1988\n2023\nFourth place (\n2004\n)\n \nJordan\nSecond round Group G\nwinners\n6 June 2024\n6th\n2004\n2023\nRunners-up (\n2023\n)\n \nChina\nSecond round Group C\nrunners-up\n11 June 2024\n14th\n1976\n2023\nRunners-up (\n1984\n,\n2004\n)\n \nIndonesia\nSecond round Group F\nrunners-up\n11 June 2024\n6th\n1996\n2023\nRound of 16 (\n2023\n)\n \nNorth Korea\nSecond round Group B\nrunners-up\n11 June 2024\n6th\n1980\n2019\nFourth place (\n1980\n)\n \nKuwait\nSecond round Group A\nrunners-up\n11 June 2024\n11th\n1972\n2015\nWinners\n(\n1980\n)\n \nKyrgyzstan\nSecond round Group D\nrunners-up\n11 June 2024\n3rd\n2019\n2023\nRound of 16 (\n2019\n)\n \nSyria\nThird round Group E\nwinners\n14 October 2025\n8th\n1980\n2023\nRound of 16 (\n2023\n)\n \nSingapore\nThird round Group C\nwinners\n18 November 2025\n2nd\n1984\n1984\nGroup stage (\n1984\n)\n \nVietnam\nThird round Group F\nwinners\n17 March 2026\n[\na\n]\n6th\n1956\n2023\nFourth place (\n1956\n,\n1960\n)\n \nThailand\nThird round Group D\nwinners\n31 March 2026\n9th\n1972\n2023\nThird place (\n1972\n)\n \nTajikistan\nThird round Group A\nwinners\n31 March 2026\n2nd\n2023\n2023\nQuarter-finals (\n2023\n)\n \nLebanon\n\/\n \nYemen\nThird round Group B\nwinners\n4 June 2026\nThe draw was originally to be held in\nRiyadh\non 11 April 2026 at the\nDiriyah Salwa Palace\n.\n[\n20\n]\nHowever, on 25 March 2026, the AFC announced that the draw would be postponed.\nFrom the April 2026\nFIFA World Rankings\n[\n21\n]\nPot 1\nPot 2\nPot 3\nPot 4\n \nSaudi Arabia\n(61)\n(hosts)\n \nJapan\n(18)\n \nIran\n(21)\n \nSouth Korea\n(22)\n \nAustralia\n(27)\n \nUzbekistan\n(50)\n \nQatar\n(56)\n \nIraq\n(59)\n \nJordan\n(64)\n \nUnited Arab Emirates\n(68)\n \nOman\n(79)\n \nSyria\n(84)\n \nBahrain\n(90)\n \nThailand\n(93)\n \nChina\n(94)\n \nPalestine\n(95)\n \nVietnam\n(98)\n \nTajikistan\n(100)\n \nKyrgyzstan\n(107)\n \nLebanon\n\/\n \nYemen\n \nNorth Korea\n(118)\n \nIndonesia\n(119)\n \nKuwait\n(134)\n \nSingapore\n(148)\nPos\nTeam\nv\nt\ne\nPld\nW\nD\nL\nGF\nGA\nGD\nPts\nQualification\n1\n \nSaudi Arabia\n(H)\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\nAdvance to\nknockout stage\n2\nA2\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n3\nA3\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\nPossible\nknockout stage\nbased on\nranking\n4\nA4\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\nFirst match(es) will be played: 7 January 2027. Source: AFC\n(H)\nHosts\n7 January 2027\nSaudi Arabia\n \nMatch 1\nA4\n8 January 2027\nA2\nMatch\nA3\n12 January 2027\nA3\nMatch 13\n \nSaudi Arabia\n12 January 2027\nA4\nMatch\nA2\n17 January 2027\nSaudi Arabia\n \nMatch 27\nA2\n17 January 2027\nA3\nMatch\nA4\nPos\nTeam\nv\nt\ne\nPld\nW\nD\nL\nGF\nGA\nGD\nPts\nQualification\n1\nB1\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\nAdvance to\nknockout stage\n2\nB2\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n3\nB3\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\nPossible\nknockout stage\nbased on\nranking\n4\nB4\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\nFirst match(es) will be played: January 2027. Source: AFC\n8 January 2027\nB1\nMatch\nB4\n8 January 2027\nB2\nMatch\nB3\n13 January 2027\nB3\nMatch\nB1\n13 January 2027\nB4\nMatch\nB2\n18 January 2027\nB1\nMatch\nB2\n18 January 2027\nB3\nMatch\nB4\nPos\nTeam\nv\nt\ne\nPld\nW\nD\nL\nGF\nGA\nGD\nPts\nQualification\n1\nC1\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\nAdvance to\nknockout stage\n2\nC2\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n3\nC3\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\nPossible\nknockout stage\nbased on\nranking\n4\nC4\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\nFirst match(es) will be played: January 2027. Source: AFC\n9 January 2027\nC1\nMatch\nC4\n9 January 2027\nC2\nMatch\nC3\n13 January 2027\nC3\nMatch\nC1\n14 January 2027\nC4\nMatch\nC2\n18 January 2027\nC1\nMatch\nC2\n18 January 2027\nC3\nMatch\nC4\nPos\nTeam\nv\nt\ne\nPld\nW\nD\nL\nGF\nGA\nGD\nPts\nQualification\n1\nD1\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\nAdvance to\nknockout stage\n2\nD2\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n3\nD3\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\nPossible\nknockout stage\nbased on\nranking\n4\nD4\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\nFirst match(es) will be played: January 2027. Source: AFC\n9 January 2027\nD1\nMatch\nD4\n10 January 2027\nD2\nMatch\nD3\n14 January 2027\nD3\nMatch\nD1\n14 January 2027\nD4\nMatch\nD2\n19 January 2027\nD1\nMatch\nD2\n19 January 2027\nD3\nMatch\nD4\nPos\nTeam\nv\nt\ne\nPld\nW\nD\nL\nGF\nGA\nGD\nPts\nQualification\n1\nE1\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\nAdvance to\nknockout stage\n2\nE2\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n3\nE3\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\nPossible\nknockout stage\nbased on\nranking\n4\nE4\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\nFirst match(es) will be played: January 2027. Source: AFC\n10 January 2027\nE1\nMatch\nE4\n10 January 2027\nE2\nMatch\nE3\n15 January 2027\nE3\nMatch\nE1\n15 January 2027\nE4\nMatch\nE2\n20 January 2027\nE1\nMatch\nE2\n20 January 2027\nE3\nMatch\nE4\nPos\nTeam\nv\nt\ne\nPld\nW\nD\nL\nGF\nGA\nGD\nPts\nQualification\n1\nF1\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\nAdvance to\nknockout stage\n2\nF2\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n3\nF3\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\nPossible\nknockout stage\nbased on\nranking\n4\nF4\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\nFirst match(es) will be played: January 2027. Source: AFC\n11 January 2027\nF1\nMatch\nF4\n11 January 2027\nF2\nMatch\nF3\n16 January 2027\nF3\nMatch\nF1\n16 January 2027\nF4\nMatch\nF2\n20 January 2027\nF1\nMatch\nF2\n20 January 2027\nF3\nMatch\nF4\nRanking of third-placed teams\n[\nedit\n]\nThe four best third-placed teams from the six groups advanced to the knockout stage along with the six group winners and six runners-up.\nPos\nGrp\nTeam\nv\nt\ne\nPld\nW\nD\nL\nGF\nGA\nGD\nPts\nQualification\n1\nA\nThird place Group A\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\nAdvance to\nknockout stage\n2\nB\nThird place Group B\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n3\nC\nThird place Group C\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n4\nD\nThird place Group D\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n5\nE\nThird place Group E\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n6\nF\nThird place Group F\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\nFirst match(es) will be played: 15 January 2027. Source: AFC\nIn the knockout stage,\nextra time\nand a\npenalty shoot-out\nwill be used to decide the winner if necessary.\nThird-placed teams\nqualify from groups\n1A\nvs\n1B\nvs\n1C\nvs\n1D\nvs\nA\nB\nC\nD\n3C\n3D\n3A\n3B\nA\nB\nC\nE\n3C\n3A\n3B\n3E\nA\nB\nC\nF\n3C\n3A\n3B\n3F\nA\nB\nD\nE\n3D\n3A\n3B\n3E\nA\nB\nD\nF\n3D\n3A\n3B\n3F\nA\nB\nE\nF\n3E\n3A\n3B\n3F\nA\nC\nD\nE\n3C\n3D\n3A\n3E\nA\nC\nD\nF\n3C\n3D\n3A\n3F\nA\nC\nE\nF\n3C\n3A\n3F\n3E\nA\nD\nE\nF\n3D\n3A\n3F\n3E\nB\nC\nD\nE\n3C\n3D\n3B\n3E\nB\nC\nD\nF\n3C\n3D\n3B\n3F\nB\nC\nE\nF\n3E\n3C\n3B\n3F\nB\nD\nE\nF\n3E\n3D\n3B\n3F\nC\nD\nE\nF\n3C\n3D\n3F\n3E\nRound of 16\nQuarter-finals\nSemi-finals\nFinal\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n22 January –\nRiyadh (Kingdom)\nRunner-up Group A\n28 January –\nRiyadh (Kingdom)\nRunner-up Group C\nWinner Match 37\n23 January –\nRiyadh (Imam Mohamed)\nWinner Match 39\nWinner Group D\n1 February –\nAl Khobar\nThird Group B\/E\/F\nWinner Match 45\n22 January –\nRiyadh (Al - Shabab)\nWinner Match 46\nWinner Group B\n28 January –\nJeddah (King Abdullah)\nThird Group A\/C\/D\nWinner Match 38\n24 January –\nRiyadh (King Fahd)\nWinner Match 41\nWinner Group F\n5 February –\nRiyadh (King Fahd)\nRunner-up Group E\nWinner Match 49\n25 January –\nJeddah (King Abdullah)\nWinner Match 50\nWinner Group C\n29 January –\nRiyadh (King Fahd)\nThird Group A\/B\/F\nWinner Match 44\n25 January –\nRiyadh (King Saud)\nWinner Match 43\nWinner Group E\n2 February –\nJeddah (King Abdullah)\nRunner-up Group D\nWinner Match 47\n23 January –\nAl Khobar\nWinner Match 48\nWinner Group A\n29 January –\nAl Khobar\nThird Group C\/D\/E\nWinner Match 40\n24 January –\nJeddah (Prince Abdullah)\nWinner Match 42\nRunner-up Group B\nRunner-up Group F\nAll times are local,\nSAST\n(\nUTC+3\n).\n22 January 2027\nRunner-up Group A\nMatch 37\nRunner-up Group C\n22 January 2027\nWinner Group B\nMatch 38\nThird Group A\/C\/D\n23 January 2027\nWinner Group D\nMatch 39\nThird Group B\/E\/F\n23 January 2027\nWinner Group A\nMatch 40\nThird Group C\/D\/E\n24 January 2027\nWinner Group F\nMatch 41\nRunner-up Group E\n24 January 2027\nRunner-up Group B\nMatch 42\nRunner-up Group F\n25 January 2027\nWinner Group E\nMatch 43\nRunner-up Group D\n25 January 2027\nWinner Group C\nMatch 44\nThird Group A\/B\/F\n28 January 2027\nWinner Match 37\nMatch 45\nWinner Match 39\n28 January 2027\nWinner Match 38\nMatch 46\nWinner Match 41\n29 January 2027\nWinner Match 44\nMatch 47\nWinner Match 43\n29 January 2027\nWinner Match 40\nMatch 48\nWinner Match 42\n1 February 2027\nWinner Match 45\nMatch 49\nWinner Match 46\n2 February 2027\nWinner Match 47\nMatch 50\nWinner Match 48\n5 February 2027\nWinner Match 49\nMatch 51\nWinner Match 50\nThe official logo was unveiled on 24 January 2026. It consists of a wordmark and a trophy symbol derived from\nNajdi stepped geometry\n, an architectural and decorative style native to Saudi Arabia. This geometric form, traditionally found in carved patterns,\nAl Sadu\ntextiles, and regional ornamentation, is characterized by a stepped structure that emphasizes rhythm and balance. The logo is accompanied by decorative patterns referencing Najdi architectural motifs and traditional Saudi craftsmanship, commonly used in homes and doorways, symbolizing hospitality.\n[\n22\n]\nOfficial Global Partners\nCredit Saison\nNeom\n[\n23\n]\nQatar Airways\n[\n24\n]\nVisit Saudi\nOfficial Global Supporters\nKelme\n[\n25\n]\nMidea Group\n[\n26\n]\nVisa Inc.\n[\n27\n]\nBroadcasting rights\n[\nedit\n]\nThe broadcasters around the world that acquired the rights to the tournament included:\nTerritory\nBroadcaster(s)\nRef.\nAustralia\nParamount+\nand\nNetwork 10\n[\n28\n]\nIndia\nFanCode\n[\n29\n]\nIndonesia\nMNC Media\n[\n30\n]\nMENA\nbeIN Sports\n[\n31\n]\n[\n32\n]\nSouth Korea\nCoupang\n[\n33\n]\nThailand\nBG Sports\n[\n34\n]\nVietnam\nTV360\n[\n35\n]\nFootball in Saudi Arabia\n^\nOn 26 September 2025, FIFA\nsanctioned\nthe\nFootball Association of Malaysia\nand seven players for using falsified eligibility documents. These players played in the match against Nepal and Vietnam.\n[\n18\n]\nOn 5 March 2026, the CAS uphold the sanctions against Malaysia for which AFC overturned Malaysia wins against Nepal (on 25 March 2025) and Vietnam (on 10 June 2025) were overturned to 0–3 defeats on 17 March 2026.\n[\n19\n]\nThe decision effectively qualified Vietnam and eliminated Malaysia, and this date represents the day that the decision was announced.\n^\na\nb\n\"Saudi Arabia confirmed as hosts of the AFC Asian Cup 2027\"\n. Asian Football Confederation. 1 February 2023\n. Retrieved\n2 February\n2023\n.\n^\n\"Men's International Match Calendar 2023-2030\"\n(PDF)\n. FIFA. April 2023\n. Retrieved\n12 May\n2023\n.\n^\n\"AFC announces discontinuation of bidding process for AFC Asian Cup™ 2031 and 2035\"\n.\nthe-afc.com\n.\nAsian Football Confederation\n. 20 March 2026\n. Retrieved\n20 March\n2026\n.\n^\nAlex Donaldson (19 March 2026).\n\"AFC moves Asian Cup to even years, suspends bidding for 2031 and 2025\"\n.\nsportcal.com\n. Sportcal\n. Retrieved\n20 March\n2026\n.\n^\n\"Five Member Associations express interest to host 2027 AFC Asian Cup\"\n.\naseanfootball.org\n. ASEAN Football Federation. 2 July 2020.\n^\n\"All five 2027 Asian Cup bidders meet latest deadline to submit documents\"\n.\nInside the Games\n. Dunsar Media Company Limited. 13 November 2020.\n^\n\"Qatar to host AFC Asian Cup 2023; India and Saudi Arabia shortlisted for 2027 edition\"\n. Asian Football Confederation. 17 October 2022\n. Retrieved\n17 October\n2022\n.\n^\n\"AFC Executive Committee (term 2023-2027): Final list of candidates confirmed\"\n. AFC. 1 December 2022\n. Retrieved\n24 January\n2023\n.\n^\n\"AIFF Statement\"\n. All India Football Federation. 5 December 2022\n. Retrieved\n5 December\n2022\n.\n^\n\"Two-year countdown: Dates for AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 confirmed\"\n.\nThe Asian Football Confederation\n. 7 January 2025\n. Retrieved\n7 January\n2025\n.\n^\n\"AFC announces schedule, venues for 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia\"\n.\nArgaamPlus\n. Retrieved\n11 December\n2025\n.\n^\n\"Football chiefs set dates, name the eight stadiums for 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia\"\n.\nArab News\n. 8 January 2025\n. Retrieved\n11 December\n2025\n.\n^\n\"ExCo approves expanded AFC Asian Cup finals\"\n. Asian Football Confederation. 16 April 2014. Archived from\nthe original\non 3 May 2015.\n^\n\"AFC Congress approves NMIFA's membership\"\n. AFC. 10 December 2020\n. Retrieved\n20 March\n2021\n.\n^\n\"Six teams to contest Qualifiers Playoff for Saudi Arabia 2027\"\n. AFC. 2 May 2024\n. Retrieved\n2 May\n2024\n.\n^\nLee, David (18 November 2025).\n\"Singapore secure historic Asian Cup qualification with spirited comeback 2-1 win over Hong Kong\"\n.\nThe Straits Times\n.\n^\nMohan, Matthew (19 November 2025).\n\"Asian Cup 'milestone' belongs to all of Singapore, say matchwinner Ilhan Fandi and Gavin Lee\"\n.\nCNA\n. Retrieved\n19 November\n2025\n.\n^\n\"FIFA sanctions Football Association of Malaysia and seven players\"\n.\nFIFA\n. Retrieved\n28 September\n2025\n.\n^\n\"VVC 20260317DC01\"\n(PDF)\n.\nAsian Football Confederation\n. 17 March 2026. Archived from\nthe original\n(PDF)\non 17 March 2026.\n2. The AFC Asian Cup 2027 (Qualifiers Final Round) match between Malaysia and Nepal which took place on 25 March 2025 is forfeited by Malaysia. Accordingly, applying Article 25.1 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code, Malaysia shall be considered to have lost the AFC Asian Cup 2027 (Qualifiers Final Round) match between Malaysia and Nepal which took place on 25 March 2025 by a score of 0–3. 3. The AFC Asian Cup 2027 (Qualifiers Final Round) match between Malaysia and Vietnam which took place on 10 June 2025 is forfeited by Malaysia. Accordingly, applying Article 25.1 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code, Malaysia shall be considered to have lost the AFC Asian Cup 2027 (Qualifiers Final Round) match between Malaysia and Vietnam which took place on 10 June 2025 by a score of 0–3.\n^\n\"The Asian Football Confederation Announces the Date for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Draw\"\n.\nysscores.com\n. 25 December 2025\n. Retrieved\n11 February\n2026\n.\n^\n\"FIFA World Rankings\"\n. FIFA. 1 April 2026.\n^\n\"New AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 brand built to inspire\"\n. the-AFC\n. Retrieved\n24 January\n2026\n.\n^\n\"AFC and NEOM announce global multi-year partnership extension\"\n.\nthe-AFC\n. Retrieved\n12 July\n2024\n.\n^\n\"AFC and Qatar Airways announce global partnership\"\n.\nthe-AFC\n. Retrieved\n8 March\n2024\n.\n^\n\"AFC and KELME extend multi-year partnership\"\n.\nthe-AFC\n. Retrieved\n20 November\n2024\n.\n^\n\"Midea becomes Global Supporter of the AFC's National Team Competitions\"\n.\nthe-AFC\n. Retrieved\n5 June\n2025\n.\n^\n\"Visa named Official Global Supporter of AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 and AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026\"\n.\nthe-AFC\n. 19 January 2026.\n^\n\"Guide: AFC Competitions on 10 Play and Paramount+\"\n. 10play.com.au. 27 September 2023\n. Retrieved\n24 November\n2023\n.\n^\n\"AFC partners with Fancode to stream Asian football competitions in India\"\n. AFC. 11 June 2024\n. Retrieved\n12 June\n2024\n.\n^\n\"MNC Media dan AFC Resmi Perpanjang Kerja Sama Hak Siar\"\n.\nMNC Media\n. 23 September 2024.\n^\nNicholson, Paul (6 April 2021).\n\"Saudi Sports Company wins AFC media rights in regional new deal\"\n.\nInside World Football\n. Retrieved\n24 November\n2021\n.\n^\n\"AFC enters into landmark agreement with Saudi Sports Company\"\n.\n^\n\"AFC confirms media rights deal for the 2025-2028 cycle with Korea Republic's Coupang Play\"\n.\nthe-AFC\n. Retrieved\n13 January\n2024\n.\n^\n\"BG Sports to become home of AFC competitions in Thailand\"\n.\nthe-AFC\n. Retrieved\n7 January\n2026\n.\n^\nniên, Báo Thanh (29 December 2025).\n\"AFC and Viettel sign historic agreement, TV360 acquires full broadcasting rights for Asian football in Vietnam\"\n.\nvietnam.vn\n. 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competition\n\nThe **2027 AFC Asian Cup** will be the 19th edition of the [AFC Asian Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AFC_Asian_Cup \"AFC Asian Cup\"), the quadrennial international men's [football](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Association_football \"Association football\") championship of [Asia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Asia \"Asia\") organised by the [Asian Football Confederation](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Asian_Football_Confederation \"Asian Football Confederation\") (AFC). The tournament will involve 24 national teams after the expansion in [2019](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2019 AFC Asian Cup\"). It will be held in [Saudi Arabia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saudi_Arabia \"Saudi Arabia\") from 7 January to 5 February 2027.[\\[1\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-2027host-1)[\\[2\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-2)\n\nThe tournament will return to its usual four-year cycle, after the [2023 edition](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") was postponed to 2024 due to the removal of [China](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/China \"China\") as hosts and high summer temperatures in [Qatar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Qatar \"Qatar\"). This will be the final time the tournament will be held on an odd-numbered year after 20 years from [2007](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2007_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2007 AFC Asian Cup\"), as the tournament moves to even-numbered year like [2004](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2004_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2004 AFC Asian Cup\") due to [FIFA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FIFA \"FIFA\") concerning a potential revision to the [international match calendar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FIFA_International_Match_Calendar \"FIFA International Match Calendar\").[\\[3\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-3)[\\[4\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-4)\n\n[Qatar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Qatar_national_football_team \"Qatar national football team\") are the two-time defending champions.\n\n## Host selection\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=1 \"Edit section: Host selection\")\\]\n\nMain article: [2027 AFC Asian Cup bids](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_bids \"2027 AFC Asian Cup bids\")\n\nAFC confirmed the list of member associations expressed their interests to host 2027 Asian Cup before the 30 June 2020 deadline,[\\[5\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-5) and they gave their necessary letters of undertaking in November.[\\[6\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-6) On 17 October 2022, the AFC Executive Committee announced that the host of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup would be chosen by the AFC Congress at its next meeting on 1 February 2023 in [Manama](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manama \"Manama\"), [Bahrain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bahrain \"Bahrain\").[\\[7\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-7)[\\[8\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-8) However, [India](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/India \"India\"), one of the last two bidders, withdrew on 5 December[\\[9\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-9) leaving Saudi Arabia as the only remaining bidder. On 1 February, the AFC confirmed that Saudi Arabia won the bid and will host the tournament for the first time.[\\[1\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-2027host-1)\n\n## Venues\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=2 \"Edit section: Venues\")\\]\n\n[![Map](https:\/\/maps.wikimedia.org\/img\/osm,4,23,44.5,300x220.png?lang=en)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:Map\/4\/23\/44.5\/en)\n\n[![About OpenStreetMaps](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/1c\/Transparent.svg\/20px-Transparent.svg.png)](https:\/\/www.openstreetmap.org\/copyright \"About OpenStreetMaps\")\n\n[![Maps: terms of use](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/1c\/Transparent.svg\/20px-Transparent.svg.png)](https:\/\/foundation.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/Policy:Maps_Terms_of_Use \"Maps: terms of use\")\n\n500km  \n311miles\n\n**[Riyadh](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Riyadh \"Riyadh\")**\n\n[![Riyadh](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/02\/Transparent_square.svg\/20px-Transparent_square.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Riyadh \"Riyadh\")\n\n[![Riyadh](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/02\/Transparent_square.svg\/20px-Transparent_square.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Riyadh \"Riyadh\")\n\n**[Khobar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Khobar \"Khobar\")**\n\n[![Khobar](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/02\/Transparent_square.svg\/20px-Transparent_square.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Khobar \"Khobar\")\n\n[![Khobar](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/02\/Transparent_square.svg\/20px-Transparent_square.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Khobar \"Khobar\")\n\n**[Jeddah](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jeddah \"Jeddah\")**\n\n[![Jeddah](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/02\/Transparent_square.svg\/20px-Transparent_square.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jeddah \"Jeddah\")\n\n[![Jeddah](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/02\/Transparent_square.svg\/20px-Transparent_square.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jeddah \"Jeddah\")\n\nLocation of the host cities of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.\n\nThe 2027 AFC Asian Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia from 7 January to 5 February 2027. The tournament will be played across eight stadiums in the cities of [Riyadh](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Riyadh \"Riyadh\"), [Jeddah](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jeddah \"Jeddah\"), and [Khobar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Khobar \"Khobar\").[\\[10\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-10)[\\[11\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-11)[\\[12\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-12)\n\n| City | Stadium | Capacity | Image |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| [Riyadh](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Riyadh \"Riyadh\") | [King Fahd Sports City Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/King_Fahd_Sports_City_Stadium \"King Fahd Sports City Stadium\") | **70,200** (after renovation) | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/2a\/Flag_of_None.svg\/250px-Flag_of_None.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Flag_of_None.svg) |\n| [King Saud University Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/King_Saud_University_Stadium \"King Saud University Stadium\") | **26,004** | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/7\/78\/Inside_King_Saud_University_Stadium.jpg\/250px-Inside_King_Saud_University_Stadium.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Inside_King_Saud_University_Stadium.jpg) |   |\n| [Kingdom Arena](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kingdom_Arena \"Kingdom Arena\") | **30,000** | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/2a\/Flag_of_None.svg\/250px-Flag_of_None.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Flag_of_None.svg) |   |\n| [Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud University Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Imam_Mohammad_Ibn_Saud_Islamic_University \"Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University\") | **21,000** | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/2a\/Flag_of_None.svg\/250px-Flag_of_None.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Flag_of_None.svg) |   |\n| [Al Shabab Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Al-Shabab_Club_Stadium \"Al-Shabab Club Stadium\") | **13,537** | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/2a\/Flag_of_None.svg\/250px-Flag_of_None.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Flag_of_None.svg) |   |\n| [Jeddah](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jeddah \"Jeddah\") | [King Abdullah Sports City Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/King_Abdullah_Sports_City_Stadium \"King Abdullah Sports City Stadium\") | **62,345** | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/68\/Jawhara_Stadium.jpg\/250px-Jawhara_Stadium.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Jawhara_Stadium.jpg) |\n| [Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Prince_Abdullah_Al-Faisal_Sports_City_Stadium \"Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium\") | **27,000** | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/f6\/Prince_Abdullah_Al-Faisal_Sports_City.jpg\/250px-Prince_Abdullah_Al-Faisal_Sports_City.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Prince_Abdullah_Al-Faisal_Sports_City.jpg) |   |\n| [Khobar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Khobar \"Khobar\") | [Aramco Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aramco_Stadium \"Aramco Stadium\") | **46,096** (new) | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/2a\/Flag_of_None.svg\/250px-Flag_of_None.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Flag_of_None.svg) |\n\n## Teams\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=3 \"Edit section: Teams\")\\]\n\nMain article: [2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification \"2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification\")\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/cd\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_map.svg\/250px-2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_map.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_map.svg)\n\nQualification status\n\nTeams qualified\n\nTeams still able to qualify\n\nTeams failed to qualify\n\nWithdrew or excluded\n\nNot an AFC member\n\nThe first two rounds of qualification acted as part of the [Asian qualification](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_\\(AFC\\) \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)\") for the [2026 FIFA World Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup \"2026 FIFA World Cup\"). Saudi Arabia, which received automatic qualification for the Asian Cup as host, also participated in the qualifiers to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.[\\[13\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-13)\n\nThe [Northern Mariana Islands](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Northern_Mariana_Islands_national_football_team \"Northern Mariana Islands national football team\"), whose football association became the 47th full AFC member during the confederation's 30th Congress on 9 December 2020,[\\[14\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-14) was only eligible to enter the qualification tournament for the Asian Cup, but was ultimately excluded.[\\[15\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-15)\n\n### Qualified teams\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=4 \"Edit section: Qualified teams\")\\]\n\n[Singapore](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Singapore_national_football_team \"Singapore national football team\") has qualified for the first time on merit, having only previously appeared in [1984](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1984_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1984 AFC Asian Cup\") as hosts.[\\[16\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-16)[\\[17\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-h751-17) [North Korea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/North_Korea_national_football_team \"North Korea national football team\") returned after missing the previous tournament in [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\"), while [Kuwait](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kuwait_national_football_team \"Kuwait national football team\") return to the tournament having last appeared in [2015](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2015 AFC Asian Cup\").\n\nThree nations from the previous [edition](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") failed to qualify — [India](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/India_national_football_team \"India national football team\"), [Hong Kong](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hong_Kong_national_football_team \"Hong Kong national football team\") and [Malaysia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Malaysia_national_football_team \"Malaysia national football team\"). India and Hong Kong were eliminated by Singapore after respectively placing fourth and second in their [third round group](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_third_round#Group_C \"2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round\"). Malaysia was found guilty using [falsified eligibility documents](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Malaysian_football_naturalisation_scandal \"Malaysian football naturalisation scandal\") and effectively ousted after having two victories being overturned, handing the ticket to its [ASEAN](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/ASEAN \"ASEAN\") competitor [Vietnam](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vietnam_national_football_team \"Vietnam national football team\").\n\n[Iran](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Iran_national_football_team \"Iran national football team\") meanwhile extended their qualification record; this was their sixteenth straight appearance in the tournament, having qualified for every edition since [1968](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1968_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1968 AFC Asian Cup\").\n\n| Team | Method of qualification | Date of qualification | Finals appearances | First appearance | Last appearance | Previous best performance |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/0d\/Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg.png) [Saudi Arabia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saudi_Arabia_national_football_team \"Saudi Arabia national football team\") | Hosts | 1 February 2023 | 12th | [1984](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1984_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1984 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | **Winners** ([1984](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1984_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1984 AFC Asian Cup\"), [1988](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1988_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1988 AFC Asian Cup\"), [1996](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1996_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1996 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/8\/88\/Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg.png) [Australia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Australia_men%27s_national_soccer_team \"Australia men's national soccer team\") | [Second round Group I](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_I \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") winners | 26 March 2024 | 6th | [2007](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2007_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2007 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | **Winners** ([2015](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2015 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/f6\/Flag_of_Iraq.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Iraq.svg.png) [Iraq](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Iraq_national_football_team \"Iraq national football team\") | [Second round Group F](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_F \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") winners | 26 March 2024 | 11th | [1972](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1972_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1972 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | **Winners** ([2007](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2007_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2007 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/ca\/Flag_of_Iran.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Iran.svg.png) [Iran](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Iran_national_football_team \"Iran national football team\") | [Second round Group E](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_E \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") winners | 26 March 2024 | 16th | [1968](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1968_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1968 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | **Winners** ([1968](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1968_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1968 AFC Asian Cup\"), [1972](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1972_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1972 AFC Asian Cup\"), [1976](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1976_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1976 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/8\/84\/Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg.png) [Uzbekistan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Uzbekistan_national_football_team \"Uzbekistan national football team\") | [Second round Group E](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_E \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") runners-up | 26 March 2024 | 9th | [1996](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1996_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1996 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | Fourth place ([2011](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2011_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2011 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/65\/Flag_of_Qatar.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Qatar.svg.png) [Qatar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Qatar_national_football_team \"Qatar national football team\") | [Second round Group A](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_A \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") winners | 26 March 2024 | 12th | [1980](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1980_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1980 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | **Winners** ([2019](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2019 AFC Asian Cup\"), [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/cb\/Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates.svg.png) [United Arab Emirates](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_Arab_Emirates_national_football_team \"United Arab Emirates national football team\") | [Second round Group H](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_H \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") winners | 26 March 2024 | 12th | [1980](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1980_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1980 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | Runners-up ([1996](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1996_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1996 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9e\/Flag_of_Japan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png) [Japan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Japan_national_football_team \"Japan national football team\") | [Second round Group B](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_B \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") winners | 2 April 2024 | 11th | [1988](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1988_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1988 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | **Winners** ([1992](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1992_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1992 AFC Asian Cup\"), [2000](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2000_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2000 AFC Asian Cup\"), [2004](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2004_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2004 AFC Asian Cup\"), [2011](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2011_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2011 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/09\/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg\/40px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png) [South Korea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Korea_national_football_team \"South Korea national football team\") | [Second round Group C](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_C \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") winners | 6 June 2024 | 16th | [1956](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1956_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1956 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | **Winners** ([1956](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1956_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1956 AFC Asian Cup\"), [1960](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1960_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1960 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/dd\/Flag_of_Oman.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Oman.svg.png) [Oman](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oman_national_football_team \"Oman national football team\") | [Second round Group D](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_D \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") winners | 6 June 2024 | 6th | [2004](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2004_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2004 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | Round of 16 ([2019](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2019 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/00\/Flag_of_Palestine.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Palestine.svg.png) [Palestine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Palestine_national_football_team \"Palestine national football team\") | [Second round Group I](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_I \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") runners-up | 6 June 2024 | 4th | [2015](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2015 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | Round of 16 ([2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/2c\/Flag_of_Bahrain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Bahrain.svg.png) [Bahrain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bahrain_national_football_team \"Bahrain national football team\") | [Second round Group H](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_H \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") runners-up | 6 June 2024 | 8th | [1988](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1988_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1988 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | Fourth place ([2004](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2004_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2004 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/c0\/Flag_of_Jordan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Jordan.svg.png) [Jordan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jordan_national_football_team \"Jordan national football team\") | [Second round Group G](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_G \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") winners | 6 June 2024 | 6th | [2004](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2004_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2004 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | Runners-up ([2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/fa\/Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg.png) [China](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/China_national_football_team \"China national football team\") | [Second round Group C](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_C \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") runners-up | 11 June 2024 | 14th | [1976](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1976_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1976 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | Runners-up ([1984](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1984_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1984 AFC Asian Cup\"), [2004](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2004_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2004 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/9f\/Flag_of_Indonesia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Indonesia.svg.png) [Indonesia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Indonesia_national_football_team \"Indonesia national football team\") | [Second round Group F](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_F \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") runners-up | 11 June 2024 | 6th | [1996](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1996_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1996 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | Round of 16 ([2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/51\/Flag_of_North_Korea.svg\/40px-Flag_of_North_Korea.svg.png) [North Korea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/North_Korea_national_football_team \"North Korea national football team\") | [Second round Group B](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_B \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") runners-up | 11 June 2024 | 6th | [1980](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1980_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1980 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2019](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2019 AFC Asian Cup\") | Fourth place ([1980](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1980_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1980 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/aa\/Flag_of_Kuwait.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Kuwait.svg.png) [Kuwait](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kuwait_national_football_team \"Kuwait national football team\") | [Second round Group A](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_A \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") runners-up | 11 June 2024 | 11th | [1972](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1972_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1972 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2015](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2015 AFC Asian Cup\") | **Winners** ([1980](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1980_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1980 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/c7\/Flag_of_Kyrgyzstan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Kyrgyzstan.svg.png) [Kyrgyzstan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kyrgyzstan_national_football_team \"Kyrgyzstan national football team\") | [Second round Group D](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_D \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") runners-up | 11 June 2024 | 3rd | [2019](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2019 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | Round of 16 ([2019](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2019 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/54\/Flag_of_Syria_%282025-%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Syria_%282025-%29.svg.png) [Syria](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Syria_national_football_team \"Syria national football team\") | [Third round Group E](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_third_round#Group_E \"2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round\") winners | 14 October 2025 | 8th | [1980](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1980_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1980 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | Round of 16 ([2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/48\/Flag_of_Singapore.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Singapore.svg.png) [Singapore](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Singapore_national_football_team \"Singapore national football team\") | [Third round Group C](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_third_round#Group_C \"2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round\") winners | 18 November 2025 | 2nd | [1984](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1984_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1984 AFC Asian Cup\") | [1984](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1984_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1984 AFC Asian Cup\") | Group stage ([1984](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1984_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1984 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/21\/Flag_of_Vietnam.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Vietnam.svg.png) [Vietnam](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vietnam_national_football_team \"Vietnam national football team\") | [Third round Group F](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_third_round#Group_F \"2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round\") winners | 17 March 2026[\\[a\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-20) | 6th | [1956](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1956_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1956 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | Fourth place ([1956](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1956_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1956 AFC Asian Cup\"), [1960](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1960_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1960 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a9\/Flag_of_Thailand.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Thailand.svg.png) [Thailand](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thailand_national_football_team \"Thailand national football team\") | [Third round Group D](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_third_round#Group_D \"2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round\") winners | 31 March 2026 | 9th | [1972](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1972_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1972 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | Third place ([1972](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1972_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1972 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/d0\/Flag_of_Tajikistan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Tajikistan.svg.png) [Tajikistan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tajikistan_national_football_team \"Tajikistan national football team\") | [Third round Group A](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_third_round#Group_A \"2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round\") winners | 31 March 2026 | 2nd | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | Quarter-finals ([2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/59\/Flag_of_Lebanon.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Lebanon.svg.png) [Lebanon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lebanon_national_football_team \"Lebanon national football team\") \/ ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/8\/89\/Flag_of_Yemen.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Yemen.svg.png) [Yemen](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yemen_national_football_team \"Yemen national football team\") | [Third round Group B](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_third_round#Group_B \"2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round\") winners | 4 June 2026 |   |   |   |   |\n\n### Draw\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=5 \"Edit section: Draw\")\\]\n\nThe draw was originally to be held in [Riyadh](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Riyadh \"Riyadh\") on 11 April 2026 at the [Diriyah Salwa Palace](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Diriyah \"Diriyah\").[\\[20\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-21) However, on 25 March 2026, the AFC announced that the draw would be postponed.\n\n| Pot 1 | Pot 2 | Pot 3 | Pot 4 |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/0d\/Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg.png) [Saudi Arabia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saudi_Arabia_national_football_team \"Saudi Arabia national football team\") (61) *(hosts)* ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9e\/Flag_of_Japan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png) [Japan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Japan_national_football_team \"Japan national football team\") (18) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/ca\/Flag_of_Iran.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Iran.svg.png) [Iran](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Iran_national_football_team \"Iran national football team\") (21) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/09\/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg\/40px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png) [South Korea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Korea_national_football_team \"South Korea national football team\") (22) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/8\/88\/Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg.png) [Australia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Australia_men%27s_national_soccer_team \"Australia men's national soccer team\") (27) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/8\/84\/Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg.png) [Uzbekistan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Uzbekistan_national_football_team \"Uzbekistan national football team\") (50) | ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/65\/Flag_of_Qatar.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Qatar.svg.png) [Qatar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Qatar_national_football_team \"Qatar national football team\") (56) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/f6\/Flag_of_Iraq.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Iraq.svg.png) [Iraq](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Iraq_national_football_team \"Iraq national football team\") (59) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/c0\/Flag_of_Jordan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Jordan.svg.png) [Jordan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jordan_national_football_team \"Jordan national football team\") (64) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/cb\/Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates.svg.png) [United Arab Emirates](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_Arab_Emirates_national_football_team \"United Arab Emirates national football team\") (68) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/dd\/Flag_of_Oman.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Oman.svg.png) [Oman](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oman_national_football_team \"Oman national football team\") (79) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/54\/Flag_of_Syria_%282025-%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Syria_%282025-%29.svg.png) [Syria](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Syria_national_football_team \"Syria national football team\") (84) | ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/2c\/Flag_of_Bahrain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Bahrain.svg.png) [Bahrain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bahrain_national_football_team \"Bahrain national football team\") (90) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a9\/Flag_of_Thailand.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Thailand.svg.png) [Thailand](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thailand_national_football_team \"Thailand national football team\") (93) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/fa\/Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg.png) [China](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/China_national_football_team \"China national football team\") (94) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/00\/Flag_of_Palestine.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Palestine.svg.png) [Palestine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Palestine_national_football_team \"Palestine national football team\") (95) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/21\/Flag_of_Vietnam.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Vietnam.svg.png) [Vietnam](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vietnam_national_football_team \"Vietnam national football team\") (98) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/d0\/Flag_of_Tajikistan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Tajikistan.svg.png) [Tajikistan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tajikistan_national_football_team \"Tajikistan national football team\") (100) | ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/c7\/Flag_of_Kyrgyzstan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Kyrgyzstan.svg.png) [Kyrgyzstan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kyrgyzstan_national_football_team \"Kyrgyzstan national football team\") (107) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/59\/Flag_of_Lebanon.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Lebanon.svg.png) [Lebanon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lebanon_national_football_team \"Lebanon national football team\") \/![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/8\/89\/Flag_of_Yemen.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Yemen.svg.png) [Yemen](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yemen_national_football_team \"Yemen national football team\") ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/51\/Flag_of_North_Korea.svg\/40px-Flag_of_North_Korea.svg.png) [North Korea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/North_Korea_national_football_team \"North Korea national football team\") (118) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/9f\/Flag_of_Indonesia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Indonesia.svg.png) [Indonesia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Indonesia_national_football_team \"Indonesia national football team\") (119) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/aa\/Flag_of_Kuwait.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Kuwait.svg.png) [Kuwait](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kuwait_national_football_team \"Kuwait national football team\") (134) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/48\/Flag_of_Singapore.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Singapore.svg.png) [Singapore](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Singapore_national_football_team \"Singapore national football team\") (148) |\n\n## Group stage\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=6 \"Edit section: Group stage\")\\]\n\nAll times are local, [SAST](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saudi_Arabia_Standard_Time \"Saudi Arabia Standard Time\") ([UTC+3](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UTC%2B03:00 \"UTC+03:00\")).\n\n### Group A\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=7 \"Edit section: Group A\")\\]\n\n| Pos | Team[v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Template talk:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Special:EditPage\/Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| 1 | ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/0d\/Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg.png) [Saudi Arabia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saudi_Arabia_national_football_team \"Saudi Arabia national football team\") (H) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Advance to [knockout stage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) |\n| 2 | A2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n| 3 | A3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Possible [knockout stage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) based on [ranking](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Ranking_of_third-placed_teams) |\n| 4 | A4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n\nFirst match(es) will be played: 7 January 2027. Source: AFC  \n(H) Hosts\n\n7 January 2027 (2027-01-07)\n\n| [Saudi Arabia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saudi_Arabia_national_football_team \"Saudi Arabia national football team\") ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/0d\/Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg.png) | Match 1 | A4 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n[King Fahd Sports City Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/King_Fahd_Sports_City_Stadium \"King Fahd Sports City Stadium\"), [Riyadh](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Riyadh \"Riyadh\")\n\n8 January 2027 (2027-01-08)\n\n| A2 | Match | A3 |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n12 January 2027 (2027-01-12)\n\n| A3 | Match 13 | ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/0d\/Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg.png) [Saudi Arabia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saudi_Arabia_national_football_team \"Saudi Arabia national football team\") |\n|---|---|---|\n\n[King Fahd Sports City Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/King_Fahd_Sports_City_Stadium \"King Fahd Sports City Stadium\"), [Riyadh](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Riyadh \"Riyadh\")\n\n12 January 2027 (2027-01-12)\n\n| A4 | Match | A2 |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n17 January 2027 (2027-01-17)\n\n| [Saudi Arabia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saudi_Arabia_national_football_team \"Saudi Arabia national football team\") ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/0d\/Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg.png) | Match 27 | A2 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n[King Abdullah Sports City Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/King_Abdullah_Sports_City_Stadium \"King Abdullah Sports City Stadium\"), [Jeddah](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jeddah \"Jeddah\")\n\n17 January 2027 (2027-01-17)\n\n| A3 | Match | A4 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n### Group B\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=8 \"Edit section: Group B\")\\]\n\n| Pos | Team[v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Template talk:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Special:EditPage\/Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| 1 | B1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Advance to [knockout stage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) |\n| 2 | B2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n| 3 | B3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Possible [knockout stage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) based on [ranking](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Ranking_of_third-placed_teams) |\n| 4 | B4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n\nFirst match(es) will be played: January 2027. Source: AFC\n\n8 January 2027 (2027-01-08)\n\n| B1 | Match | B4 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n8 January 2027 (2027-01-08)\n\n| B2 | Match | B3 |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n13 January 2027 (2027-01-13)\n\n| B3 | Match | B1 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n13 January 2027 (2027-01-13)\n\n| B4 | Match | B2 |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n18 January 2027 (2027-01-18)\n\n| B1 | Match | B2 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n18 January 2027 (2027-01-18)\n\n| B3 | Match | B4 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n### Group C\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=9 \"Edit section: Group C\")\\]\n\n| Pos | Team[v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Template talk:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Special:EditPage\/Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| 1 | C1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Advance to [knockout stage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) |\n| 2 | C2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n| 3 | C3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Possible [knockout stage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) based on [ranking](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Ranking_of_third-placed_teams) |\n| 4 | C4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n\nFirst match(es) will be played: January 2027. Source: AFC\n\n9 January 2027 (2027-01-09)\n\n| C1 | Match | C4 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n9 January 2027 (2027-01-09)\n\n| C2 | Match | C3 |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n13 January 2027 (2027-01-13)\n\n| C3 | Match | C1 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n14 January 2027 (2027-01-14)\n\n| C4 | Match | C2 |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n18 January 2027 (2027-01-18)\n\n| C1 | Match | C2 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n18 January 2027 (2027-01-18)\n\n| C3 | Match | C4 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n### Group D\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=10 \"Edit section: Group D\")\\]\n\n| Pos | Team[v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Template talk:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Special:EditPage\/Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| 1 | D1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Advance to [knockout stage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) |\n| 2 | D2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n| 3 | D3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Possible [knockout stage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) based on [ranking](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Ranking_of_third-placed_teams) |\n| 4 | D4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n\nFirst match(es) will be played: January 2027. Source: AFC\n\n9 January 2027 (2027-01-09)\n\n| D1 | Match | D4 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n10 January 2027 (2027-01-10)\n\n| D2 | Match | D3 |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n14 January 2027 (2027-01-14)\n\n| D3 | Match | D1 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n14 January 2027 (2027-01-14)\n\n| D4 | Match | D2 |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n19 January 2027 (2027-01-19)\n\n| D1 | Match | D2 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n19 January 2027 (2027-01-19)\n\n| D3 | Match | D4 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n### Group E\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=11 \"Edit section: Group E\")\\]\n\n| Pos | Team[v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Template talk:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Special:EditPage\/Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| 1 | E1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Advance to [knockout stage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) |\n| 2 | E2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n| 3 | E3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Possible [knockout stage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) based on [ranking](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Ranking_of_third-placed_teams) |\n| 4 | E4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n\nFirst match(es) will be played: January 2027. Source: AFC\n\n10 January 2027 (2027-01-10)\n\n| E1 | Match | E4 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n10 January 2027 (2027-01-10)\n\n| E2 | Match | E3 |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n15 January 2027 (2027-01-15)\n\n| E3 | Match | E1 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n15 January 2027 (2027-01-15)\n\n| E4 | Match | E2 |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n20 January 2027 (2027-01-20)\n\n| E1 | Match | E2 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n20 January 2027 (2027-01-20)\n\n| E3 | Match | E4 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n### Group F\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=12 \"Edit section: Group F\")\\]\n\n| Pos | Team[v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Template talk:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Special:EditPage\/Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| 1 | F1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Advance to [knockout stage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) |\n| 2 | F2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n| 3 | F3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Possible [knockout stage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) based on [ranking](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Ranking_of_third-placed_teams) |\n| 4 | F4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n\nFirst match(es) will be played: January 2027. Source: AFC\n\n11 January 2027 (2027-01-11)\n\n| F1 | Match | F4 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n11 January 2027 (2027-01-11)\n\n| F2 | Match | F3 |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n16 January 2027 (2027-01-16)\n\n| F3 | Match | F1 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n16 January 2027 (2027-01-16)\n\n| F4 | Match | F2 |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n20 January 2027 (2027-01-20)\n\n| F1 | Match | F2 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n20 January 2027 (2027-01-20)\n\n| F3 | Match | F4 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n### Ranking of third-placed teams\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=13 \"Edit section: Ranking of third-placed teams\")\\]\n\nThe four best third-placed teams from the six groups advanced to the knockout stage along with the six group winners and six runners-up.\n\n| Pos | Grp | Team[v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Template talk:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Special:EditPage\/Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| 1 | [A](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Group_A) | Third place Group A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Advance to [knockout stage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) |\n| 2 | [B](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Group_B) | Third place Group B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n| 3 | [C](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Group_C) | Third place Group C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n| 4 | [D](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Group_D) | Third place Group D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n| 5 | [E](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Group_E) | Third place Group E | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n| 6 | [F](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Group_F) | Third place Group F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n\nFirst match(es) will be played: 15 January 2027. Source: AFC\n\n## Knockout stage\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=14 \"Edit section: Knockout stage\")\\]\n\nIn the knockout stage, [extra time](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Overtime_\\(sports\\)#Association_football \"Overtime (sports)\") and a [penalty shoot-out](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Penalty_shoot-out_\\(association_football\\) \"Penalty shoot-out (association football)\") will be used to decide the winner if necessary.\n\n| **Third-placed teams qualify from groups** |   | **1A vs** | **1B vs** | **1C vs** | **1D vs** |   |   |   |   |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| **A** | **B** | **C** | **D** |   |   | 3C | 3D | 3A | 3B |\n| **A** | **B** | **C** |   | **E** |   | 3C | 3A | 3B | 3E |\n| **A** | **B** | **C** |   |   | **F** | 3C | 3A | 3B | 3F |\n| **A** | **B** |   | **D** | **E** |   | 3D | 3A | 3B | 3E |\n| **A** | **B** |   | **D** |   | **F** | 3D | 3A | 3B | 3F |\n| **A** | **B** |   |   | **E** | **F** | 3E | 3A | 3B | 3F |\n| **A** |   | **C** | **D** | **E** |   | 3C | 3D | 3A | 3E |\n| **A** |   | **C** | **D** |   | **F** | 3C | 3D | 3A | 3F |\n| **A** |   | **C** |   | **E** | **F** | 3C | 3A | 3F | 3E |\n| **A** |   |   | **D** | **E** | **F** | 3D | 3A | 3F | 3E |\n|   | **B** | **C** | **D** | **E** |   | 3C | 3D | 3B | 3E |\n|   | **B** | **C** | **D** |   | **F** | 3C | 3D | 3B | 3F |\n|   | **B** | **C** |   | **E** | **F** | 3E | 3C | 3B | 3F |\n|   | **B** |   | **D** | **E** | **F** | 3E | 3D | 3B | 3F |\n|   |   | **C** | **D** | **E** | **F** | 3C | 3D | 3F | 3E |\n\n### Bracket\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=15 \"Edit section: Bracket\")\\]\n\n|   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n|   | [Round of 16](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Round_of_16) |   | [Quarter-finals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Quarter-finals) |   | [Semi-finals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Semi-finals) |   | [Final](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Final) |   |   |\n|   | 22 January – [Riyadh (Kingdom)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kingdom_Arena \"Kingdom Arena\") |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Runner-up Group A |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | 28 January – [Riyadh (Kingdom)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kingdom_Arena \"Kingdom Arena\") |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Runner-up Group C |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Winner Match 37 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | 23 January – [Riyadh (Imam Mohamed)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Imam_Mohammad_Ibn_Saud_Islamic_University \"Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University\") |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   |   | Winner Match 39 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Winner Group D |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   |   | 1 February – [Al Khobar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aramco_Stadium \"Aramco Stadium\") |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Third Group B\/E\/F |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Winner Match 45 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | 22 January – [Riyadh (Al - Shabab)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Al-Shabab_Club_Stadium \"Al-Shabab Club Stadium\") |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   |   | Winner Match 46 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Winner Group B |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | 28 January – [Jeddah (King Abdullah)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/King_Abdullah_Sports_City_Stadium \"King Abdullah Sports City Stadium\") |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Third Group A\/C\/D |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Winner Match 38 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | 24 January – [Riyadh (King Fahd)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/King_Fahd_Sports_City_Stadium \"King Fahd Sports City Stadium\") |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   |   | Winner Match 41 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Winner Group F |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   |   | 5 February – [Riyadh (King Fahd)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/King_Fahd_Sports_City_Stadium \"King Fahd Sports City Stadium\") |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Runner-up Group E |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Winner Match 49 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | 25 January – [Jeddah (King Abdullah)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/King_Abdullah_Sports_City_Stadium \"King Abdullah Sports City Stadium\") |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   |   | Winner Match 50 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Winner Group C |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | 29 January – [Riyadh (King Fahd)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/King_Fahd_Sports_City_Stadium \"King Fahd Sports City Stadium\") |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Third Group A\/B\/F |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Winner Match 44 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | 25 January – [Riyadh (King Saud)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/King_Saud_University_Stadium \"King Saud University Stadium\") |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   |   | Winner Match 43 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Winner Group E |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   |   | 2 February – [Jeddah (King Abdullah)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/King_Abdullah_Sports_City_Stadium \"King Abdullah Sports City Stadium\") |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Runner-up Group D |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Winner Match 47 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | 23 January – [Al Khobar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aramco_Stadium \"Aramco Stadium\") |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   |   | Winner Match 48 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Winner Group A |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | 29 January – [Al Khobar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aramco_Stadium \"Aramco Stadium\") |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Third Group C\/D\/E |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Winner Match 40 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | 24 January – [Jeddah (Prince Abdullah)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Prince_Abdullah_Al-Faisal_Sports_City_Stadium \"Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium\") |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   |   | Winner Match 42 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Runner-up Group B |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Runner-up Group F |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n\n*All times are local, [SAST](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saudi_Arabia_Standard_Time \"Saudi Arabia Standard Time\") ([UTC+3](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UTC%2B03:00 \"UTC+03:00\")).*\n\n### Round of 16\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=16 \"Edit section: Round of 16\")\\]\n\n22 January 2027 (2027-01-22)\n\n| Runner-up Group A | Match 37 | Runner-up Group C |\n|---|---|---|\n\n[Kingdom Arena](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kingdom_Arena \"Kingdom Arena\"), [Riyadh](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Riyadh \"Riyadh\")\n***\n22 January 2027 (2027-01-22)\n\n| Winner Group B | Match 38 | Third Group A\/C\/D |\n|---|---|---|\n\n[Al-Shabab Club Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Al-Shabab_Club_Stadium \"Al-Shabab Club Stadium\"), [Riyadh](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Riyadh \"Riyadh\")\n***\n23 January 2027 (2027-01-23)\n\n| Winner Group D | Match 39 | Third Group B\/E\/F |\n|---|---|---|\n\n[Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud University Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Imam_Mohammad_Ibn_Saud_Islamic_University \"Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University\"), [Riyadh](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Riyadh \"Riyadh\")\n***\n23 January 2027 (2027-01-23)\n\n| Winner Group A | Match 40 | Third Group C\/D\/E |\n|---|---|---|\n\n[Al Khobar Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aramco_Stadium \"Aramco Stadium\"), [Al Khobar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Al_Khobar \"Al Khobar\")\n***\n24 January 2027 (2027-01-24)\n\n| Winner Group F | Match 41 | Runner-up Group E |\n|---|---|---|\n\n[King Fahd Sports City Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/King_Fahd_Sports_City_Stadium \"King Fahd Sports City Stadium\"), [Riyadh](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Riyadh \"Riyadh\")\n***\n24 January 2027 (2027-01-24)\n\n| Runner-up Group B | Match 42 | Runner-up Group F |\n|---|---|---|\n\n[Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Prince_Abdullah_Al-Faisal_Sports_City_Stadium \"Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium\"), [Jeddah](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jeddah \"Jeddah\")\n***\n25 January 2027 (2027-01-25)\n\n| Winner Group E | Match 43 | Runner-up Group D |\n|---|---|---|\n\n[King Saud University Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/King_Saud_University_Stadium \"King Saud University Stadium\"), [Riyadh](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Riyadh \"Riyadh\")\n***\n25 January 2027 (2027-01-25)\n\n| Winner Group C | Match 44 | Third Group A\/B\/F |\n|---|---|---|\n\n[King Abdullah Sports City Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/King_Abdullah_Sports_City_Stadium \"King Abdullah Sports City Stadium\"), [Jeddah](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jeddah \"Jeddah\")\n\n### Quarter-finals\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=17 \"Edit section: Quarter-finals\")\\]\n\n28 January 2027 (2027-01-28)\n\n| Winner Match 37 | Match 45 | Winner Match 39 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n[Kingdom Arena](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kingdom_Arena \"Kingdom Arena\"), [Riyadh](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Riyadh \"Riyadh\")\n***\n28 January 2027 (2027-01-28)\n\n| Winner Match 38 | Match 46 | Winner Match 41 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n[King Abdullah Sports City Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/King_Abdullah_Sports_City_Stadium \"King Abdullah Sports City Stadium\"), [Jeddah](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jeddah \"Jeddah\")\n***\n29 January 2027 (2027-01-29)\n\n| Winner Match 44 | Match 47 | Winner Match 43 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n[King Fahd Sports City Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/King_Fahd_Sports_City_Stadium \"King Fahd Sports City Stadium\"), [Riyadh](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Riyadh \"Riyadh\")\n***\n29 January 2027 (2027-01-29)\n\n| Winner Match 40 | Match 48 | Winner Match 42 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n[Al Khobar Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aramco_Stadium \"Aramco Stadium\"), [Al Khobar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Al_Khobar \"Al Khobar\")\n\n### Semi-finals\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=18 \"Edit section: Semi-finals\")\\]\n\n1 February 2027 (2027-02-01)\n\n| Winner Match 45 | Match 49 | Winner Match 46 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n[Al Khobar Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aramco_Stadium \"Aramco Stadium\"), [Al Khobar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Al_Khobar \"Al Khobar\")\n***\n2 February 2027 (2027-02-02)\n\n| Winner Match 47 | Match 50 | Winner Match 48 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n[King Abdullah Sports City Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/King_Abdullah_Sports_City_Stadium \"King Abdullah Sports City Stadium\"), [Jeddah](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jeddah \"Jeddah\")\n\n### Final\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=19 \"Edit section: Final\")\\]\n\n5 February 2027 (2027-02-05)\n\n| Winner Match 49 | Match 51 | Winner Match 50 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n[King Fahd Sports City Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/King_Fahd_Sports_City_Stadium \"King Fahd Sports City Stadium\"), [Riyadh](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Riyadh \"Riyadh\")\n\n## Marketing\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=20 \"Edit section: Marketing\")\\]\n\n### Brand\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=21 \"Edit section: Brand\")\\]\n\nThe official logo was unveiled on 24 January 2026. It consists of a wordmark and a trophy symbol derived from [Najdi stepped geometry](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Najdi_architecture \"Najdi architecture\"), an architectural and decorative style native to Saudi Arabia. This geometric form, traditionally found in carved patterns, [Al Sadu](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Al_Sadu \"Al Sadu\") textiles, and regional ornamentation, is characterized by a stepped structure that emphasizes rhythm and balance. The logo is accompanied by decorative patterns referencing Najdi architectural motifs and traditional Saudi craftsmanship, commonly used in homes and doorways, symbolizing hospitality.[\\[22\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-23)\n\n### Sponsorship\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=22 \"Edit section: Sponsorship\")\\]\n\n**Official Global Partners**\n\n- [Credit Saison](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Credit_Saison \"Credit Saison\")\n- [Neom](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Neom \"Neom\")[\\[23\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-24)\n- [Qatar Airways](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Qatar_Airways \"Qatar Airways\")[\\[24\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-25)\n- [Visit Saudi](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saudi_Tourism_Authority \"Saudi Tourism Authority\")\n\n**Official Global Supporters**\n\n- [Kelme](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kelme_\\(company\\) \"Kelme (company)\")[\\[25\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-26)\n- [Midea Group](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Midea_Group \"Midea Group\")[\\[26\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-27)\n- [Visa Inc.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Visa_Inc. \"Visa Inc.\")[\\[27\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-28)\n\n## Broadcasting rights\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=23 \"Edit section: Broadcasting rights\")\\]\n\nThe broadcasters around the world that acquired the rights to the tournament included:\n\n| Territory | Broadcaster(s) | Ref. |\n|---|---|---|\n| Australia | [Paramount+](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paramount%2B \"Paramount+\") and [Network 10](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Network_10 \"Network 10\") | [\\[28\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-29) |\n| India | [FanCode](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FanCode \"FanCode\") | [\\[29\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-30) |\n| Indonesia | [MNC Media](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Media_Nusantara_Citra \"Media Nusantara Citra\") | [\\[30\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-31) |\n| MENA | [beIN Sports](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/BeIN_Sports \"BeIN Sports\") | [\\[31\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-32)[\\[32\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-33) |\n| South Korea | [Coupang](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coupang \"Coupang\") | [\\[33\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-34) |\n| Thailand | [BG Sports](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/BG_Pathum_United_F.C. \"BG Pathum United F.C.\") | [\\[34\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-35) |\n| Vietnam | [TV360](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Viettel \"Viettel\") | [\\[35\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-36) |\n\n## See also\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=24 \"Edit section: See also\")\\]\n\n- [Football in Saudi Arabia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Football_in_Saudi_Arabia \"Football in Saudi Arabia\")\n\n## Notes\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=25 \"Edit section: Notes\")\\]\n\n1. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-20)** On 26 September 2025, FIFA [sanctioned](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Malaysian_football_naturalisation_scandal \"Malaysian football naturalisation scandal\") the [Football Association of Malaysia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Football_Association_of_Malaysia \"Football Association of Malaysia\") and seven players for using falsified eligibility documents. These players played in the match against Nepal and Vietnam.[\\[18\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-18) On 5 March 2026, the CAS uphold the sanctions against Malaysia for which AFC overturned Malaysia wins against Nepal (on 25 March 2025) and Vietnam (on 10 June 2025) were overturned to 0–3 defeats on 17 March 2026.[\\[19\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-19) The decision effectively qualified Vietnam and eliminated Malaysia, and this date represents the day that the decision was announced.\n\n## References\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=26 \"Edit section: References\")\\]\n\n1. ^ [***a***](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-2027host_1-0) [***b***](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-2027host_1-1)\n   [\"Saudi Arabia confirmed as hosts of the AFC Asian Cup 2027\"](https:\/\/www.the-afc.com\/en\/about_afc\/afc_congress\/news\/saudi_arabia_confirmed_as_hosts_of_the_afc_asian_cup_2027.html). Asian Football Confederation. 1 February 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2023.\n2. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-2)**\n   [\"Men's International Match Calendar 2023-2030\"](https:\/\/digitalhub.fifa.com\/m\/3123d37097318f7f\/original\/Men-s-International-Match-Calendar-2023-2030_EN.pdf) (PDF). FIFA. April 2023. Retrieved 12 May 2023.\n3. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-3)**\n   [\"AFC announces discontinuation of bidding process for AFC Asian Cup™ 2031 and 2035\"](https:\/\/www.the-afc.com\/en\/more\/afc_news.html\/news\/afc-announces-discontinuation-of-bidding-process-for-afc-asian-cup-2031-and-2035-1?fbclid=IwY2xjawQpsuVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeDZ8bAnqeWkfGxJepNVOAqzhEdUXfB3Xj838Bpn9svc78zIJp0vDwetIKOBw_aem_xxjMIMF4HfVLICMnnR30uQ). *the-afc.com*. [Asian Football Confederation](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Asian_Football_Confederation \"Asian Football Confederation\"). 20 March 2026. Retrieved 20 March 2026.\n4. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-4)**\n   Alex Donaldson (19 March 2026). [\"AFC moves Asian Cup to even years, suspends bidding for 2031 and 2025\"](https:\/\/www.sportcal.com\/news\/afc-moves-asian-cup-to-even-years-suspends-bidding-for-2031-and-2025\/). *sportcal.com*. Sportcal. Retrieved 20 March 2026.\n5. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-5)**\n   [\"Five Member Associations express interest to host 2027 AFC Asian Cup\"](https:\/\/www.aseanfootball.org\/v3\/five-member-associations-express-interest-to-host-2027-afc-asian-cup\/). *aseanfootball.org*. ASEAN Football Federation. 2 July 2020.\n6. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-6)**\n   [\"All five 2027 Asian Cup bidders meet latest deadline to submit documents\"](https:\/\/www.insidethegames.biz\/articles\/1100729\/2027-asia-cup-latest-deadline). *Inside the Games*. Dunsar Media Company Limited. 13 November 2020.\n7. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-7)**\n   [\"Qatar to host AFC Asian Cup 2023; India and Saudi Arabia shortlisted for 2027 edition\"](https:\/\/www.the-afc.com\/en\/about_afc\/committees\/executive_committee\/news\/qatar_to_host_afc_asian_cup_2023_india_and_saudi_arabia_shortlisted_for_2027_edition.html). Asian Football Confederation. 17 October 2022. Retrieved 17 October 2022.\n8. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-8)**\n   [\"AFC Executive Committee (term 2023-2027): Final list of candidates confirmed\"](https:\/\/www.the-afc.com\/en\/about_afc\/afc_congress\/news\/afc_executive_committee_term_2023-2027_final_list_of_candidates_confirmed.html). AFC. 1 December 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2023.\n9. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-9)**\n   [\"AIFF Statement\"](https:\/\/www.the-aiff.com\/article\/aiff-statement-29). All India Football Federation. 5 December 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2022.\n10. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-10)**\n    [\"Two-year countdown: Dates for AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 confirmed\"](https:\/\/www.the-afc.com\/en\/national\/afc_asian_cup.html\/news\/dates-for-afc-asian-cup-saudi-arabia-2027%E2%84%A2-recommended). *The Asian Football Confederation*. 7 January 2025. Retrieved 7 January 2025.\n11. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-11)**\n    [\"AFC announces schedule, venues for 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia\"](https:\/\/www.argaam.com\/en\/article\/articledetail\/id\/1780704). *ArgaamPlus*. Retrieved 11 December 2025.\n12. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-12)**\n    [\"Football chiefs set dates, name the eight stadiums for 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia\"](https:\/\/www.arabnews.com\/node\/2585622\/sport). *Arab News*. 8 January 2025. Retrieved 11 December 2025.\n13. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-13)**\n    [\"ExCo approves expanded AFC Asian Cup finals\"](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20150503231420\/http:\/\/www.the-afc.com\/executive-committee\/exco-approves-expanded-afc-asian-cup-finals). Asian Football Confederation. 16 April 2014. Archived from [the original](http:\/\/www.the-afc.com\/executive-committee\/exco-approves-expanded-afc-asian-cup-finals) on 3 May 2015.\n14. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-14)**\n    [\"AFC Congress approves NMIFA's membership\"](https:\/\/www.the-afc.com\/en\/about_afc\/afc_congress\/afc_congress_2020\/news\/afc_congress_approves_nmifa%E2%80%99s_membership.html). AFC. 10 December 2020. Retrieved 20 March 2021.\n15. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-15)**\n    [\"Six teams to contest Qualifiers Playoff for Saudi Arabia 2027\"](https:\/\/www.the-afc.com\/en\/national\/afc_asian_cup\/news\/six_teams_to_contest_qualifiers_playoff_for_saudi_arabia_2027.html). AFC. 2 May 2024. Retrieved 2 May 2024.\n16. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-16)**\n    Lee, David (18 November 2025). [\"Singapore secure historic Asian Cup qualification with spirited comeback 2-1 win over Hong Kong\"](https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/sport\/football\/singapore-secure-historic-asian-cup-qualification-with-spirited-comeback-2-1-win-over-hong-kong). *The Straits Times*.\n17. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-h751_17-0)**\n    Mohan, Matthew (19 November 2025). [\"Asian Cup 'milestone' belongs to all of Singapore, say matchwinner Ilhan Fandi and Gavin Lee\"](https:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/singapore\/asian-cup-singapore-lions-hong-kong-football-win-milestone-ilhan-fandi-gavin-lee-5475116). *CNA*. Retrieved 19 November 2025.\n18. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-18)**\n    [\"FIFA sanctions Football Association of Malaysia and seven players\"](https:\/\/inside.fifa.com\/legal\/judicial-bodies\/news\/fifa-sanctions-football-association-of-malaysia-and-seven-players). [FIFA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FIFA \"FIFA\"). Retrieved 28 September 2025.\n19. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-19)**\n    [\"VVC 20260317DC01\"](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20260317070058\/https:\/\/assets.the-afc.com\/downloads\/disciplinary-matters\/List-of-the-AFC-DEC-Decision-17-March-2026.pdf) (PDF). *[Asian Football Confederation](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Asian_Football_Confederation \"Asian Football Confederation\")*. 17 March 2026. Archived from [the original](https:\/\/assets.the-afc.com\/downloads\/disciplinary-matters\/List-of-the-AFC-DEC-Decision-17-March-2026.pdf) (PDF) on 17 March 2026. \"2\\. The AFC Asian Cup 2027 (Qualifiers Final Round) match between Malaysia and Nepal which took place on 25 March 2025 is forfeited by Malaysia. Accordingly, applying Article 25.1 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code, Malaysia shall be considered to have lost the AFC Asian Cup 2027 (Qualifiers Final Round) match between Malaysia and Nepal which took place on 25 March 2025 by a score of 0–3. 3. The AFC Asian Cup 2027 (Qualifiers Final Round) match between Malaysia and Vietnam which took place on 10 June 2025 is forfeited by Malaysia. Accordingly, applying Article 25.1 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code, Malaysia shall be considered to have lost the AFC Asian Cup 2027 (Qualifiers Final Round) match between Malaysia and Vietnam which took place on 10 June 2025 by a score of 0–3.\"\n20. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-21)**\n    [\"The Asian Football Confederation Announces the Date for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Draw\"](https:\/\/www.ysscores.com\/en\/news\/13878621\/The-Asian-Football-Confederation-Announces-the-Date-for-the-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-Draw). *ysscores.com*. 25 December 2025. Retrieved 11 February 2026.\n21. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-22)**\n    [\"FIFA World Rankings\"](https:\/\/inside.fifa.com\/fifa-world-ranking\/men). FIFA. 1 April 2026.\n22. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-23)**\n    [\"New AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 brand built to inspire\"](https:\/\/www.the-afc.com\/en\/national\/afc_asian_cup.html\/news\/new-afc-asian-cup-saudi-arabia-2027%E2%84%A2-brand-built-to-inspire). the-AFC. Retrieved 24 January 2026.\n23. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-24)**\n    [\"AFC and NEOM announce global multi-year partnership extension\"](https:\/\/www.the-afc.com\/en\/more\/afc_news\/news\/afc_and_neom_announce_global_multi-year_partnership_extension.html). *the-AFC*. 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The tournament will involve 24 national teams after the expansion in [2019](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2019 AFC Asian Cup\"). It will be held in [Saudi Arabia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saudi_Arabia \"Saudi Arabia\") from 7 January to 5 February 2027.[\\[1\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-2027host-1)[\\[2\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-2)\n\nThe tournament will return to its usual four-year cycle, after the [2023 edition](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") was postponed to 2024 due to the removal of [China](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/China \"China\") as hosts and high summer temperatures in [Qatar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Qatar \"Qatar\"). This will be the final time the tournament will be held on an odd-numbered year after 20 years from [2007](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2007_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2007 AFC Asian Cup\"), as the tournament moves to even-numbered year like [2004](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2004_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2004 AFC Asian Cup\") due to [FIFA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FIFA \"FIFA\") concerning a potential revision to the [international match calendar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FIFA_International_Match_Calendar \"FIFA International Match Calendar\").[\\[3\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-3)[\\[4\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-4)\n\n[Qatar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Qatar_national_football_team \"Qatar national football team\") are the two-time defending champions.\n\nAFC confirmed the list of member associations expressed their interests to host 2027 Asian Cup before the 30 June 2020 deadline,[\\[5\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-5) and they gave their necessary letters of undertaking in November.[\\[6\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-6) On 17 October 2022, the AFC Executive Committee announced that the host of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup would be chosen by the AFC Congress at its next meeting on 1 February 2023 in [Manama](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manama \"Manama\"), [Bahrain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bahrain \"Bahrain\").[\\[7\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-7)[\\[8\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-8) However, [India](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/India \"India\"), one of the last two bidders, withdrew on 5 December[\\[9\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-9) leaving Saudi Arabia as the only remaining bidder. On 1 February, the AFC confirmed that Saudi Arabia won the bid and will host the tournament for the first time.[\\[1\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-2027host-1)\n\n[![Map](https:\/\/maps.wikimedia.org\/img\/osm,4,23,44.5,300x220.png?lang=en)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:Map\/4\/23\/44.5\/en)\n\n[![About OpenStreetMaps](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/1c\/Transparent.svg\/20px-Transparent.svg.png)](https:\/\/www.openstreetmap.org\/copyright \"About OpenStreetMaps\")\n\n[![Maps: terms of use](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/1c\/Transparent.svg\/20px-Transparent.svg.png)](https:\/\/foundation.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/Policy:Maps_Terms_of_Use \"Maps: terms of use\")\n\n500km  \n311miles\n\n[![Riyadh](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/02\/Transparent_square.svg\/20px-Transparent_square.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Riyadh \"Riyadh\")\n\n[![Riyadh](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/02\/Transparent_square.svg\/20px-Transparent_square.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Riyadh \"Riyadh\")\n\n[![Khobar](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/02\/Transparent_square.svg\/20px-Transparent_square.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Khobar \"Khobar\")\n\n[![Khobar](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/02\/Transparent_square.svg\/20px-Transparent_square.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Khobar \"Khobar\")\n\n[![Jeddah](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/02\/Transparent_square.svg\/20px-Transparent_square.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jeddah \"Jeddah\")\n\n[![Jeddah](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/02\/Transparent_square.svg\/20px-Transparent_square.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jeddah \"Jeddah\")\n\nLocation of the host cities of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.\n\nThe 2027 AFC Asian Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia from 7 January to 5 February 2027. The tournament will be played across eight stadiums in the cities of [Riyadh](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Riyadh \"Riyadh\"), [Jeddah](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jeddah \"Jeddah\"), and [Khobar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Khobar \"Khobar\").[\\[10\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-10)[\\[11\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-11)[\\[12\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-12)\n\n| City | Stadium | Capacity | Image |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| [Riyadh](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Riyadh \"Riyadh\") | [King Fahd Sports City Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/King_Fahd_Sports_City_Stadium \"King Fahd Sports City Stadium\") | **70,200** (after renovation) | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/2a\/Flag_of_None.svg\/250px-Flag_of_None.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Flag_of_None.svg) |\n| [King Saud University Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/King_Saud_University_Stadium \"King Saud University Stadium\") | **26,004** | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/7\/78\/Inside_King_Saud_University_Stadium.jpg\/250px-Inside_King_Saud_University_Stadium.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Inside_King_Saud_University_Stadium.jpg) |   |\n| [Kingdom Arena](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kingdom_Arena \"Kingdom Arena\") | **30,000** | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/2a\/Flag_of_None.svg\/250px-Flag_of_None.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Flag_of_None.svg) |   |\n| [Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud University Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Imam_Mohammad_Ibn_Saud_Islamic_University \"Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University\") | **21,000** | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/2a\/Flag_of_None.svg\/250px-Flag_of_None.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Flag_of_None.svg) |   |\n| [Al Shabab Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Al-Shabab_Club_Stadium \"Al-Shabab Club Stadium\") | **13,537** | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/2a\/Flag_of_None.svg\/250px-Flag_of_None.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Flag_of_None.svg) |   |\n| [Jeddah](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jeddah \"Jeddah\") | [King Abdullah Sports City Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/King_Abdullah_Sports_City_Stadium \"King Abdullah Sports City Stadium\") | **62,345** | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/68\/Jawhara_Stadium.jpg\/250px-Jawhara_Stadium.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Jawhara_Stadium.jpg) |\n| [Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Prince_Abdullah_Al-Faisal_Sports_City_Stadium \"Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium\") | **27,000** | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/f6\/Prince_Abdullah_Al-Faisal_Sports_City.jpg\/250px-Prince_Abdullah_Al-Faisal_Sports_City.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Prince_Abdullah_Al-Faisal_Sports_City.jpg) |   |\n| [Khobar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Khobar \"Khobar\") | [Aramco Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aramco_Stadium \"Aramco Stadium\") | **46,096** (new) | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/2a\/Flag_of_None.svg\/250px-Flag_of_None.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Flag_of_None.svg) |\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/cd\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_map.svg\/250px-2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_map.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_map.svg)\n\nQualification status\n\nTeams qualified\n\nTeams still able to qualify\n\nTeams failed to qualify\n\nWithdrew or excluded\n\nNot an AFC member\n\nThe first two rounds of qualification acted as part of the [Asian qualification](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_\\(AFC\\) \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)\") for the [2026 FIFA World Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup \"2026 FIFA World Cup\"). Saudi Arabia, which received automatic qualification for the Asian Cup as host, also participated in the qualifiers to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.[\\[13\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-13)\n\nThe [Northern Mariana Islands](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Northern_Mariana_Islands_national_football_team \"Northern Mariana Islands national football team\"), whose football association became the 47th full AFC member during the confederation's 30th Congress on 9 December 2020,[\\[14\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-14) was only eligible to enter the qualification tournament for the Asian Cup, but was ultimately excluded.[\\[15\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-15)\n\n[Singapore](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Singapore_national_football_team \"Singapore national football team\") has qualified for the first time on merit, having only previously appeared in [1984](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1984_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1984 AFC Asian Cup\") as hosts.[\\[16\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-16)[\\[17\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-h751-17) [North Korea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/North_Korea_national_football_team \"North Korea national football team\") returned after missing the previous tournament in [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\"), while [Kuwait](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kuwait_national_football_team \"Kuwait national football team\") return to the tournament having last appeared in [2015](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2015 AFC Asian Cup\").\n\nThree nations from the previous [edition](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") failed to qualify — [India](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/India_national_football_team \"India national football team\"), [Hong Kong](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hong_Kong_national_football_team \"Hong Kong national football team\") and [Malaysia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Malaysia_national_football_team \"Malaysia national football team\"). India and Hong Kong were eliminated by Singapore after respectively placing fourth and second in their [third round group](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_third_round#Group_C \"2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round\"). Malaysia was found guilty using [falsified eligibility documents](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Malaysian_football_naturalisation_scandal \"Malaysian football naturalisation scandal\") and effectively ousted after having two victories being overturned, handing the ticket to its [ASEAN](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/ASEAN \"ASEAN\") competitor [Vietnam](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vietnam_national_football_team \"Vietnam national football team\").\n\n[Iran](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Iran_national_football_team \"Iran national football team\") meanwhile extended their qualification record; this was their sixteenth straight appearance in the tournament, having qualified for every edition since [1968](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1968_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1968 AFC Asian Cup\").\n\n| Team | Method of qualification | Date of qualification | Finals appearances | First appearance | Last appearance | Previous best performance |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/0d\/Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg.png) [Saudi Arabia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saudi_Arabia_national_football_team \"Saudi Arabia national football team\") | Hosts | 1 February 2023 | 12th | [1984](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1984_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1984 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | **Winners** ([1984](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1984_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1984 AFC Asian Cup\"), [1988](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1988_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1988 AFC Asian Cup\"), [1996](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1996_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1996 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/8\/88\/Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg.png) [Australia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Australia_men%27s_national_soccer_team \"Australia men's national soccer team\") | [Second round Group I](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_I \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") winners | 26 March 2024 | 6th | [2007](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2007_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2007 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | **Winners** ([2015](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2015 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/f6\/Flag_of_Iraq.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Iraq.svg.png) [Iraq](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Iraq_national_football_team \"Iraq national football team\") | [Second round Group F](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_F \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") winners | 26 March 2024 | 11th | [1972](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1972_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1972 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | **Winners** ([2007](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2007_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2007 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/ca\/Flag_of_Iran.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Iran.svg.png) [Iran](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Iran_national_football_team \"Iran national football team\") | [Second round Group E](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_E \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") winners | 26 March 2024 | 16th | [1968](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1968_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1968 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | **Winners** ([1968](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1968_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1968 AFC Asian Cup\"), [1972](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1972_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1972 AFC Asian Cup\"), [1976](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1976_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1976 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/8\/84\/Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg.png) [Uzbekistan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Uzbekistan_national_football_team \"Uzbekistan national football team\") | [Second round Group E](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_E \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") runners-up | 26 March 2024 | 9th | [1996](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1996_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1996 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | Fourth place ([2011](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2011_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2011 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/65\/Flag_of_Qatar.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Qatar.svg.png) [Qatar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Qatar_national_football_team \"Qatar national football team\") | [Second round Group A](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_A \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") winners | 26 March 2024 | 12th | [1980](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1980_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1980 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | **Winners** ([2019](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2019 AFC Asian Cup\"), [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/cb\/Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates.svg.png) [United Arab Emirates](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_Arab_Emirates_national_football_team \"United Arab Emirates national football team\") | [Second round Group H](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_H \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") winners | 26 March 2024 | 12th | [1980](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1980_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1980 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | Runners-up ([1996](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1996_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1996 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9e\/Flag_of_Japan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png) [Japan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Japan_national_football_team \"Japan national football team\") | [Second round Group B](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_B \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") winners | 2 April 2024 | 11th | [1988](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1988_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1988 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | **Winners** ([1992](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1992_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1992 AFC Asian Cup\"), [2000](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2000_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2000 AFC Asian Cup\"), [2004](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2004_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2004 AFC Asian Cup\"), [2011](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2011_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2011 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/09\/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg\/40px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png) [South Korea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Korea_national_football_team \"South Korea national football team\") | [Second round Group C](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_C \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") winners | 6 June 2024 | 16th | [1956](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1956_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1956 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | **Winners** ([1956](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1956_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1956 AFC Asian Cup\"), [1960](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1960_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1960 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/dd\/Flag_of_Oman.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Oman.svg.png) [Oman](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oman_national_football_team \"Oman national football team\") | [Second round Group D](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_D \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") winners | 6 June 2024 | 6th | [2004](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2004_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2004 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | Round of 16 ([2019](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2019 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/00\/Flag_of_Palestine.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Palestine.svg.png) [Palestine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Palestine_national_football_team \"Palestine national football team\") | [Second round Group I](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_I \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") runners-up | 6 June 2024 | 4th | [2015](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2015 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | Round of 16 ([2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/2c\/Flag_of_Bahrain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Bahrain.svg.png) [Bahrain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bahrain_national_football_team \"Bahrain national football team\") | [Second round Group H](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_H \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") runners-up | 6 June 2024 | 8th | [1988](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1988_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1988 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | Fourth place ([2004](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2004_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2004 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/c0\/Flag_of_Jordan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Jordan.svg.png) [Jordan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jordan_national_football_team \"Jordan national football team\") | [Second round Group G](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_G \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") winners | 6 June 2024 | 6th | [2004](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2004_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2004 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | Runners-up ([2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/fa\/Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg.png) [China](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/China_national_football_team \"China national football team\") | [Second round Group C](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_C \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") runners-up | 11 June 2024 | 14th | [1976](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1976_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1976 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | Runners-up ([1984](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1984_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1984 AFC Asian Cup\"), [2004](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2004_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2004 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/9f\/Flag_of_Indonesia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Indonesia.svg.png) [Indonesia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Indonesia_national_football_team \"Indonesia national football team\") | [Second round Group F](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_F \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") runners-up | 11 June 2024 | 6th | [1996](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1996_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1996 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | Round of 16 ([2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/51\/Flag_of_North_Korea.svg\/40px-Flag_of_North_Korea.svg.png) [North Korea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/North_Korea_national_football_team \"North Korea national football team\") | [Second round Group B](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_B \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") runners-up | 11 June 2024 | 6th | [1980](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1980_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1980 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2019](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2019 AFC Asian Cup\") | Fourth place ([1980](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1980_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1980 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/aa\/Flag_of_Kuwait.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Kuwait.svg.png) [Kuwait](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kuwait_national_football_team \"Kuwait national football team\") | [Second round Group A](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_A \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") runners-up | 11 June 2024 | 11th | [1972](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1972_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1972 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2015](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2015 AFC Asian Cup\") | **Winners** ([1980](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1980_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1980 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/c7\/Flag_of_Kyrgyzstan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Kyrgyzstan.svg.png) [Kyrgyzstan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kyrgyzstan_national_football_team \"Kyrgyzstan national football team\") | [Second round Group D](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_D \"2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round\") runners-up | 11 June 2024 | 3rd | [2019](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2019 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | Round of 16 ([2019](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2019 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/54\/Flag_of_Syria_%282025-%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Syria_%282025-%29.svg.png) [Syria](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Syria_national_football_team \"Syria national football team\") | [Third round Group E](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_third_round#Group_E \"2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round\") winners | 14 October 2025 | 8th | [1980](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1980_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1980 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | Round of 16 ([2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/48\/Flag_of_Singapore.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Singapore.svg.png) [Singapore](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Singapore_national_football_team \"Singapore national football team\") | [Third round Group C](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_third_round#Group_C \"2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round\") winners | 18 November 2025 | 2nd | [1984](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1984_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1984 AFC Asian Cup\") | [1984](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1984_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1984 AFC Asian Cup\") | Group stage ([1984](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1984_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1984 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/21\/Flag_of_Vietnam.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Vietnam.svg.png) [Vietnam](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vietnam_national_football_team \"Vietnam national football team\") | [Third round Group F](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_third_round#Group_F \"2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round\") winners | 17 March 2026[\\[a\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-20) | 6th | [1956](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1956_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1956 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | Fourth place ([1956](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1956_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1956 AFC Asian Cup\"), [1960](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1960_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1960 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a9\/Flag_of_Thailand.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Thailand.svg.png) [Thailand](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thailand_national_football_team \"Thailand national football team\") | [Third round Group D](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_third_round#Group_D \"2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round\") winners | 31 March 2026 | 9th | [1972](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1972_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1972 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | Third place ([1972](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1972_AFC_Asian_Cup \"1972 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/d0\/Flag_of_Tajikistan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Tajikistan.svg.png) [Tajikistan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tajikistan_national_football_team \"Tajikistan national football team\") | [Third round Group A](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_third_round#Group_A \"2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round\") winners | 31 March 2026 | 2nd | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\") | Quarter-finals ([2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup \"2023 AFC Asian Cup\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/59\/Flag_of_Lebanon.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Lebanon.svg.png) [Lebanon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lebanon_national_football_team \"Lebanon national football team\") \/ ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/8\/89\/Flag_of_Yemen.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Yemen.svg.png) [Yemen](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yemen_national_football_team \"Yemen national football team\") | [Third round Group B](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_third_round#Group_B \"2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round\") winners | 4 June 2026 |   |   |   |   |\n\nThe draw was originally to be held in [Riyadh](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Riyadh \"Riyadh\") on 11 April 2026 at the [Diriyah Salwa Palace](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Diriyah \"Diriyah\").[\\[20\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-21) However, on 25 March 2026, the AFC announced that the draw would be postponed.\n\n| Pot 1 | Pot 2 | Pot 3 | Pot 4 |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/0d\/Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg.png) [Saudi Arabia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saudi_Arabia_national_football_team \"Saudi Arabia national football team\") (61) *(hosts)* ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9e\/Flag_of_Japan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png) [Japan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Japan_national_football_team \"Japan national football team\") (18) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/ca\/Flag_of_Iran.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Iran.svg.png) [Iran](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Iran_national_football_team \"Iran national football team\") (21) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/09\/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg\/40px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png) [South Korea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Korea_national_football_team \"South Korea national football team\") (22) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/8\/88\/Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg.png) [Australia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Australia_men%27s_national_soccer_team \"Australia men's national soccer team\") (27) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/8\/84\/Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg.png) [Uzbekistan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Uzbekistan_national_football_team \"Uzbekistan national football team\") (50) | ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/65\/Flag_of_Qatar.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Qatar.svg.png) [Qatar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Qatar_national_football_team \"Qatar national football team\") (56) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/f6\/Flag_of_Iraq.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Iraq.svg.png) [Iraq](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Iraq_national_football_team \"Iraq national football team\") (59) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/c0\/Flag_of_Jordan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Jordan.svg.png) [Jordan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jordan_national_football_team \"Jordan national football team\") (64) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/cb\/Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates.svg.png) [United Arab Emirates](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_Arab_Emirates_national_football_team \"United Arab Emirates national football team\") (68) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/dd\/Flag_of_Oman.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Oman.svg.png) [Oman](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oman_national_football_team \"Oman national football team\") (79) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/54\/Flag_of_Syria_%282025-%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Syria_%282025-%29.svg.png) [Syria](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Syria_national_football_team \"Syria national football team\") (84) | ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/2c\/Flag_of_Bahrain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Bahrain.svg.png) [Bahrain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bahrain_national_football_team \"Bahrain national football team\") (90) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a9\/Flag_of_Thailand.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Thailand.svg.png) [Thailand](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thailand_national_football_team \"Thailand national football team\") (93) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/fa\/Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg.png) [China](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/China_national_football_team \"China national football team\") (94) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/00\/Flag_of_Palestine.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Palestine.svg.png) [Palestine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Palestine_national_football_team \"Palestine national football team\") (95) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/21\/Flag_of_Vietnam.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Vietnam.svg.png) [Vietnam](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vietnam_national_football_team \"Vietnam national football team\") (98) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/d0\/Flag_of_Tajikistan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Tajikistan.svg.png) [Tajikistan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tajikistan_national_football_team \"Tajikistan national football team\") (100) | ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/c7\/Flag_of_Kyrgyzstan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Kyrgyzstan.svg.png) [Kyrgyzstan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kyrgyzstan_national_football_team \"Kyrgyzstan national football team\") (107) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/59\/Flag_of_Lebanon.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Lebanon.svg.png) [Lebanon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lebanon_national_football_team \"Lebanon national football team\") \/![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/8\/89\/Flag_of_Yemen.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Yemen.svg.png) [Yemen](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yemen_national_football_team \"Yemen national football team\") ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/51\/Flag_of_North_Korea.svg\/40px-Flag_of_North_Korea.svg.png) [North Korea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/North_Korea_national_football_team \"North Korea national football team\") (118) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/9f\/Flag_of_Indonesia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Indonesia.svg.png) [Indonesia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Indonesia_national_football_team \"Indonesia national football team\") (119) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/aa\/Flag_of_Kuwait.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Kuwait.svg.png) [Kuwait](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kuwait_national_football_team \"Kuwait national football team\") (134) ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/48\/Flag_of_Singapore.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Singapore.svg.png) [Singapore](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Singapore_national_football_team \"Singapore national football team\") (148) |\n\n| Pos | Team[v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Template talk:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Special:EditPage\/Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| 1 | ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/0d\/Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg.png) [Saudi Arabia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saudi_Arabia_national_football_team \"Saudi Arabia national football team\") (H) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Advance to [knockout stage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) |\n| 2 | A2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n| 3 | A3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Possible [knockout stage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) based on [ranking](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Ranking_of_third-placed_teams) |\n| 4 | A4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n\nFirst match(es) will be played: 7 January 2027. Source: AFC  \n(H) Hosts\n\n7 January 2027\n\n| [Saudi Arabia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saudi_Arabia_national_football_team \"Saudi Arabia national football team\") ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/0d\/Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg.png) | Match 1 | A4 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n8 January 2027\n\n| A2 | Match | A3 |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n12 January 2027\n\n| A3 | Match 13 | ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/0d\/Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg.png) [Saudi Arabia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saudi_Arabia_national_football_team \"Saudi Arabia national football team\") |\n|---|---|---|\n\n12 January 2027\n\n| A4 | Match | A2 |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n17 January 2027\n\n| [Saudi Arabia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saudi_Arabia_national_football_team \"Saudi Arabia national football team\") ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/0d\/Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg.png) | Match 27 | A2 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n17 January 2027\n\n| A3 | Match | A4 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n| Pos | Team[v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Template talk:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Special:EditPage\/Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| 1 | B1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Advance to [knockout stage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) |\n| 2 | B2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n| 3 | B3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Possible [knockout stage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) based on [ranking](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Ranking_of_third-placed_teams) |\n| 4 | B4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n\nFirst match(es) will be played: January 2027. Source: AFC\n\n8 January 2027\n\n| B1 | Match | B4 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n8 January 2027\n\n| B2 | Match | B3 |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n13 January 2027\n\n| B3 | Match | B1 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n13 January 2027\n\n| B4 | Match | B2 |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n18 January 2027\n\n| B1 | Match | B2 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n18 January 2027\n\n| B3 | Match | B4 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n| Pos | Team[v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Template talk:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Special:EditPage\/Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| 1 | C1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Advance to [knockout stage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) |\n| 2 | C2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n| 3 | C3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Possible [knockout stage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) based on [ranking](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Ranking_of_third-placed_teams) |\n| 4 | C4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n\nFirst match(es) will be played: January 2027. Source: AFC\n\n9 January 2027\n\n| C1 | Match | C4 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n9 January 2027\n\n| C2 | Match | C3 |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n13 January 2027\n\n| C3 | Match | C1 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n14 January 2027\n\n| C4 | Match | C2 |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n18 January 2027\n\n| C1 | Match | C2 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n18 January 2027\n\n| C3 | Match | C4 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n| Pos | Team[v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Template talk:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Special:EditPage\/Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| 1 | D1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Advance to [knockout stage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) |\n| 2 | D2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n| 3 | D3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Possible [knockout stage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) based on [ranking](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Ranking_of_third-placed_teams) |\n| 4 | D4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n\nFirst match(es) will be played: January 2027. Source: AFC\n\n9 January 2027\n\n| D1 | Match | D4 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n10 January 2027\n\n| D2 | Match | D3 |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n14 January 2027\n\n| D3 | Match | D1 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n14 January 2027\n\n| D4 | Match | D2 |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n19 January 2027\n\n| D1 | Match | D2 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n19 January 2027\n\n| D3 | Match | D4 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n| Pos | Team[v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Template talk:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Special:EditPage\/Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| 1 | E1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Advance to [knockout stage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) |\n| 2 | E2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n| 3 | E3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Possible [knockout stage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) based on [ranking](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Ranking_of_third-placed_teams) |\n| 4 | E4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n\nFirst match(es) will be played: January 2027. Source: AFC\n\n10 January 2027\n\n| E1 | Match | E4 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n10 January 2027\n\n| E2 | Match | E3 |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n15 January 2027\n\n| E3 | Match | E1 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n15 January 2027\n\n| E4 | Match | E2 |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n20 January 2027\n\n| E1 | Match | E2 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n20 January 2027\n\n| E3 | Match | E4 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n| Pos | Team[v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Template talk:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Special:EditPage\/Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| 1 | F1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Advance to [knockout stage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) |\n| 2 | F2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n| 3 | F3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Possible [knockout stage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) based on [ranking](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Ranking_of_third-placed_teams) |\n| 4 | F4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n\nFirst match(es) will be played: January 2027. Source: AFC\n\n11 January 2027\n\n| F1 | Match | F4 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n11 January 2027\n\n| F2 | Match | F3 |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n16 January 2027\n\n| F3 | Match | F1 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n16 January 2027\n\n| F4 | Match | F2 |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n20 January 2027\n\n| F1 | Match | F2 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n20 January 2027\n\n| F3 | Match | F4 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n### Ranking of third-placed teams\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=13 \"Edit section: Ranking of third-placed teams\")\\]\n\nThe four best third-placed teams from the six groups advanced to the knockout stage along with the six group winners and six runners-up.\n\n| Pos | Grp | Team[v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Template talk:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables \"Special:EditPage\/Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables\") | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| 1 | [A](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Group_A) | Third place Group A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Advance to [knockout stage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) |\n| 2 | [B](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Group_B) | Third place Group B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n| 3 | [C](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Group_C) | Third place Group C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n| 4 | [D](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Group_D) | Third place Group D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n| 5 | [E](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Group_E) | Third place Group E | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n| 6 | [F](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Group_F) | Third place Group F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |   |\n\nFirst match(es) will be played: 15 January 2027. Source: AFC\n\nIn the knockout stage, [extra time](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Overtime_\\(sports\\)#Association_football \"Overtime (sports)\") and a [penalty shoot-out](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Penalty_shoot-out_\\(association_football\\) \"Penalty shoot-out (association football)\") will be used to decide the winner if necessary.\n\n| **Third-placed teams qualify from groups** |   | **1A vs** | **1B vs** | **1C vs** | **1D vs** |   |   |   |   |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| **A** | **B** | **C** | **D** |   |   | 3C | 3D | 3A | 3B |\n| **A** | **B** | **C** |   | **E** |   | 3C | 3A | 3B | 3E |\n| **A** | **B** | **C** |   |   | **F** | 3C | 3A | 3B | 3F |\n| **A** | **B** |   | **D** | **E** |   | 3D | 3A | 3B | 3E |\n| **A** | **B** |   | **D** |   | **F** | 3D | 3A | 3B | 3F |\n| **A** | **B** |   |   | **E** | **F** | 3E | 3A | 3B | 3F |\n| **A** |   | **C** | **D** | **E** |   | 3C | 3D | 3A | 3E |\n| **A** |   | **C** | **D** |   | **F** | 3C | 3D | 3A | 3F |\n| **A** |   | **C** |   | **E** | **F** | 3C | 3A | 3F | 3E |\n| **A** |   |   | **D** | **E** | **F** | 3D | 3A | 3F | 3E |\n|   | **B** | **C** | **D** | **E** |   | 3C | 3D | 3B | 3E |\n|   | **B** | **C** | **D** |   | **F** | 3C | 3D | 3B | 3F |\n|   | **B** | **C** |   | **E** | **F** | 3E | 3C | 3B | 3F |\n|   | **B** |   | **D** | **E** | **F** | 3E | 3D | 3B | 3F |\n|   |   | **C** | **D** | **E** | **F** | 3C | 3D | 3F | 3E |\n\n|   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n|   | [Round of 16](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Round_of_16) |   | [Quarter-finals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Quarter-finals) |   | [Semi-finals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Semi-finals) |   | [Final](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Final) |   |   |\n|   | 22 January – [Riyadh (Kingdom)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kingdom_Arena \"Kingdom Arena\") |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Runner-up Group A |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | 28 January – [Riyadh (Kingdom)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kingdom_Arena \"Kingdom Arena\") |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Runner-up Group C |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Winner Match 37 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | 23 January – [Riyadh (Imam Mohamed)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Imam_Mohammad_Ibn_Saud_Islamic_University \"Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University\") |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   |   | Winner Match 39 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Winner Group D |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   |   | 1 February – [Al Khobar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aramco_Stadium \"Aramco Stadium\") |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Third Group B\/E\/F |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Winner Match 45 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | 22 January – [Riyadh (Al - Shabab)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Al-Shabab_Club_Stadium \"Al-Shabab Club Stadium\") |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   |   | Winner Match 46 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Winner Group B |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | 28 January – [Jeddah (King Abdullah)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/King_Abdullah_Sports_City_Stadium \"King Abdullah Sports City Stadium\") |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Third Group A\/C\/D |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Winner Match 38 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | 24 January – [Riyadh (King Fahd)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/King_Fahd_Sports_City_Stadium \"King Fahd Sports City Stadium\") |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   |   | Winner Match 41 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Winner Group F |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   |   | 5 February – [Riyadh (King Fahd)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/King_Fahd_Sports_City_Stadium \"King Fahd Sports City Stadium\") |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Runner-up Group E |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Winner Match 49 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | 25 January – [Jeddah (King Abdullah)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/King_Abdullah_Sports_City_Stadium \"King Abdullah Sports City Stadium\") |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   |   | Winner Match 50 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Winner Group C |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | 29 January – [Riyadh (King Fahd)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/King_Fahd_Sports_City_Stadium \"King Fahd Sports City Stadium\") |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Third Group A\/B\/F |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Winner Match 44 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | 25 January – [Riyadh (King Saud)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/King_Saud_University_Stadium \"King Saud University Stadium\") |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   |   | Winner Match 43 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Winner Group E |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   |   | 2 February – [Jeddah (King Abdullah)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/King_Abdullah_Sports_City_Stadium \"King Abdullah Sports City Stadium\") |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Runner-up Group D |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Winner Match 47 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | 23 January – [Al Khobar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aramco_Stadium \"Aramco Stadium\") |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   |   | Winner Match 48 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Winner Group A |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | 29 January – [Al Khobar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aramco_Stadium \"Aramco Stadium\") |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Third Group C\/D\/E |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Winner Match 40 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | 24 January – [Jeddah (Prince Abdullah)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Prince_Abdullah_Al-Faisal_Sports_City_Stadium \"Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium\") |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   |   | Winner Match 42 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Runner-up Group B |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | Runner-up Group F |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n\n*All times are local, [SAST](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saudi_Arabia_Standard_Time \"Saudi Arabia Standard Time\") ([UTC+3](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UTC%2B03:00 \"UTC+03:00\")).*\n\n22 January 2027\n\n| Runner-up Group A | Match 37 | Runner-up Group C |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n22 January 2027\n\n| Winner Group B | Match 38 | Third Group A\/C\/D |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n23 January 2027\n\n| Winner Group D | Match 39 | Third Group B\/E\/F |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n23 January 2027\n\n| Winner Group A | Match 40 | Third Group C\/D\/E |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n24 January 2027\n\n| Winner Group F | Match 41 | Runner-up Group E |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n24 January 2027\n\n| Runner-up Group B | Match 42 | Runner-up Group F |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n25 January 2027\n\n| Winner Group E | Match 43 | Runner-up Group D |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n25 January 2027\n\n| Winner Group C | Match 44 | Third Group A\/B\/F |\n|---|---|---|\n\n28 January 2027\n\n| Winner Match 37 | Match 45 | Winner Match 39 |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n28 January 2027\n\n| Winner Match 38 | Match 46 | Winner Match 41 |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n29 January 2027\n\n| Winner Match 44 | Match 47 | Winner Match 43 |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n29 January 2027\n\n| Winner Match 40 | Match 48 | Winner Match 42 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n1 February 2027\n\n| Winner Match 45 | Match 49 | Winner Match 46 |\n|---|---|---|\n***\n2 February 2027\n\n| Winner Match 47 | Match 50 | Winner Match 48 |\n|---|---|---|\n\n5 February 2027\n\n| Winner Match 49 | Match 51 | Winner Match 50 |\n|---|---|---|\n\nThe official logo was unveiled on 24 January 2026. It consists of a wordmark and a trophy symbol derived from [Najdi stepped geometry](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Najdi_architecture \"Najdi architecture\"), an architectural and decorative style native to Saudi Arabia. This geometric form, traditionally found in carved patterns, [Al Sadu](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Al_Sadu \"Al Sadu\") textiles, and regional ornamentation, is characterized by a stepped structure that emphasizes rhythm and balance. The logo is accompanied by decorative patterns referencing Najdi architectural motifs and traditional Saudi craftsmanship, commonly used in homes and doorways, symbolizing hospitality.[\\[22\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-23)\n\n**Official Global Partners**\n\n- [Credit Saison](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Credit_Saison \"Credit Saison\")\n- [Neom](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Neom \"Neom\")[\\[23\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-24)\n- [Qatar Airways](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Qatar_Airways \"Qatar Airways\")[\\[24\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-25)\n- [Visit Saudi](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saudi_Tourism_Authority \"Saudi Tourism Authority\")\n\n**Official Global Supporters**\n\n- [Kelme](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kelme_\\(company\\) \"Kelme (company)\")[\\[25\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-26)\n- [Midea Group](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Midea_Group \"Midea Group\")[\\[26\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-27)\n- [Visa Inc.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Visa_Inc. \"Visa Inc.\")[\\[27\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-28)\n\n## Broadcasting rights\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=23 \"Edit section: Broadcasting rights\")\\]\n\nThe broadcasters around the world that acquired the rights to the tournament included:\n\n| Territory | Broadcaster(s) | Ref. |\n|---|---|---|\n| Australia | [Paramount+](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paramount%2B \"Paramount+\") and [Network 10](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Network_10 \"Network 10\") | [\\[28\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-29) |\n| India | [FanCode](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FanCode \"FanCode\") | [\\[29\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-30) |\n| Indonesia | [MNC Media](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Media_Nusantara_Citra \"Media Nusantara Citra\") | [\\[30\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-31) |\n| MENA | [beIN Sports](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/BeIN_Sports \"BeIN Sports\") | [\\[31\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-32)[\\[32\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-33) |\n| South Korea | [Coupang](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coupang \"Coupang\") | [\\[33\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-34) |\n| Thailand | [BG Sports](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/BG_Pathum_United_F.C. \"BG Pathum United F.C.\") | [\\[34\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-35) |\n| Vietnam | [TV360](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Viettel \"Viettel\") | [\\[35\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-36) |\n\n- [Football in Saudi Arabia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Football_in_Saudi_Arabia \"Football in Saudi Arabia\")\n\n1. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-20)** On 26 September 2025, FIFA [sanctioned](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Malaysian_football_naturalisation_scandal \"Malaysian football naturalisation scandal\") the [Football Association of Malaysia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Football_Association_of_Malaysia \"Football Association of Malaysia\") and seven players for using falsified eligibility documents. These players played in the match against Nepal and Vietnam.[\\[18\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-18) On 5 March 2026, the CAS uphold the sanctions against Malaysia for which AFC overturned Malaysia wins against Nepal (on 25 March 2025) and Vietnam (on 10 June 2025) were overturned to 0–3 defeats on 17 March 2026.[\\[19\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-19) The decision effectively qualified Vietnam and eliminated Malaysia, and this date represents the day that the decision was announced.\n\n1. ^ [***a***](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-2027host_1-0) [***b***](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-2027host_1-1)\n   [\"Saudi Arabia confirmed as hosts of the AFC Asian Cup 2027\"](https:\/\/www.the-afc.com\/en\/about_afc\/afc_congress\/news\/saudi_arabia_confirmed_as_hosts_of_the_afc_asian_cup_2027.html). Asian Football Confederation. 1 February 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2023.\n2. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-2)**\n   [\"Men's International Match Calendar 2023-2030\"](https:\/\/digitalhub.fifa.com\/m\/3123d37097318f7f\/original\/Men-s-International-Match-Calendar-2023-2030_EN.pdf) (PDF). FIFA. April 2023. Retrieved 12 May 2023.\n3. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-3)**\n   [\"AFC announces discontinuation of bidding process for AFC Asian Cup™ 2031 and 2035\"](https:\/\/www.the-afc.com\/en\/more\/afc_news.html\/news\/afc-announces-discontinuation-of-bidding-process-for-afc-asian-cup-2031-and-2035-1?fbclid=IwY2xjawQpsuVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeDZ8bAnqeWkfGxJepNVOAqzhEdUXfB3Xj838Bpn9svc78zIJp0vDwetIKOBw_aem_xxjMIMF4HfVLICMnnR30uQ). *the-afc.com*. [Asian Football Confederation](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Asian_Football_Confederation \"Asian Football Confederation\"). 20 March 2026. Retrieved 20 March 2026.\n4. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-4)**\n   Alex Donaldson (19 March 2026). [\"AFC moves Asian Cup to even years, suspends bidding for 2031 and 2025\"](https:\/\/www.sportcal.com\/news\/afc-moves-asian-cup-to-even-years-suspends-bidding-for-2031-and-2025\/). *sportcal.com*. Sportcal. Retrieved 20 March 2026.\n5. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-5)**\n   [\"Five Member Associations express interest to host 2027 AFC Asian Cup\"](https:\/\/www.aseanfootball.org\/v3\/five-member-associations-express-interest-to-host-2027-afc-asian-cup\/). *aseanfootball.org*. ASEAN Football Federation. 2 July 2020.\n6. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-6)**\n   [\"All five 2027 Asian Cup bidders meet latest deadline to submit documents\"](https:\/\/www.insidethegames.biz\/articles\/1100729\/2027-asia-cup-latest-deadline). *Inside the Games*. Dunsar Media Company Limited. 13 November 2020.\n7. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-7)**\n   [\"Qatar to host AFC Asian Cup 2023; India and Saudi Arabia shortlisted for 2027 edition\"](https:\/\/www.the-afc.com\/en\/about_afc\/committees\/executive_committee\/news\/qatar_to_host_afc_asian_cup_2023_india_and_saudi_arabia_shortlisted_for_2027_edition.html). Asian Football Confederation. 17 October 2022. Retrieved 17 October 2022.\n8. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-8)**\n   [\"AFC Executive Committee (term 2023-2027): Final list of candidates confirmed\"](https:\/\/www.the-afc.com\/en\/about_afc\/afc_congress\/news\/afc_executive_committee_term_2023-2027_final_list_of_candidates_confirmed.html). AFC. 1 December 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2023.\n9. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-9)**\n   [\"AIFF Statement\"](https:\/\/www.the-aiff.com\/article\/aiff-statement-29). All India Football Federation. 5 December 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2022.\n10. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-10)**\n    [\"Two-year countdown: Dates for AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 confirmed\"](https:\/\/www.the-afc.com\/en\/national\/afc_asian_cup.html\/news\/dates-for-afc-asian-cup-saudi-arabia-2027%E2%84%A2-recommended). *The Asian Football Confederation*. 7 January 2025. Retrieved 7 January 2025.\n11. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-11)**\n    [\"AFC announces schedule, venues for 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia\"](https:\/\/www.argaam.com\/en\/article\/articledetail\/id\/1780704). *ArgaamPlus*. Retrieved 11 December 2025.\n12. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-12)**\n    [\"Football chiefs set dates, name the eight stadiums for 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia\"](https:\/\/www.arabnews.com\/node\/2585622\/sport). *Arab News*. 8 January 2025. Retrieved 11 December 2025.\n13. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-13)**\n    [\"ExCo approves expanded AFC Asian Cup finals\"](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20150503231420\/http:\/\/www.the-afc.com\/executive-committee\/exco-approves-expanded-afc-asian-cup-finals). Asian Football Confederation. 16 April 2014. Archived from [the original](http:\/\/www.the-afc.com\/executive-committee\/exco-approves-expanded-afc-asian-cup-finals) on 3 May 2015.\n14. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-14)**\n    [\"AFC Congress approves NMIFA's membership\"](https:\/\/www.the-afc.com\/en\/about_afc\/afc_congress\/afc_congress_2020\/news\/afc_congress_approves_nmifa%E2%80%99s_membership.html). AFC. 10 December 2020. Retrieved 20 March 2021.\n15. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-15)**\n    [\"Six teams to contest Qualifiers Playoff for Saudi Arabia 2027\"](https:\/\/www.the-afc.com\/en\/national\/afc_asian_cup\/news\/six_teams_to_contest_qualifiers_playoff_for_saudi_arabia_2027.html). AFC. 2 May 2024. Retrieved 2 May 2024.\n16. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-16)**\n    Lee, David (18 November 2025). [\"Singapore secure historic Asian Cup qualification with spirited comeback 2-1 win over Hong Kong\"](https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/sport\/football\/singapore-secure-historic-asian-cup-qualification-with-spirited-comeback-2-1-win-over-hong-kong). *The Straits Times*.\n17. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-h751_17-0)**\n    Mohan, Matthew (19 November 2025). [\"Asian Cup 'milestone' belongs to all of Singapore, say matchwinner Ilhan Fandi and Gavin Lee\"](https:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/singapore\/asian-cup-singapore-lions-hong-kong-football-win-milestone-ilhan-fandi-gavin-lee-5475116). *CNA*. Retrieved 19 November 2025.\n18. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-18)**\n    [\"FIFA sanctions Football Association of Malaysia and seven players\"](https:\/\/inside.fifa.com\/legal\/judicial-bodies\/news\/fifa-sanctions-football-association-of-malaysia-and-seven-players). [FIFA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FIFA \"FIFA\"). Retrieved 28 September 2025.\n19. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-19)**\n    [\"VVC 20260317DC01\"](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20260317070058\/https:\/\/assets.the-afc.com\/downloads\/disciplinary-matters\/List-of-the-AFC-DEC-Decision-17-March-2026.pdf) (PDF). *[Asian Football Confederation](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Asian_Football_Confederation \"Asian Football Confederation\")*. 17 March 2026. Archived from [the original](https:\/\/assets.the-afc.com\/downloads\/disciplinary-matters\/List-of-the-AFC-DEC-Decision-17-March-2026.pdf) (PDF) on 17 March 2026. \"2\\. The AFC Asian Cup 2027 (Qualifiers Final Round) match between Malaysia and Nepal which took place on 25 March 2025 is forfeited by Malaysia. Accordingly, applying Article 25.1 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code, Malaysia shall be considered to have lost the AFC Asian Cup 2027 (Qualifiers Final Round) match between Malaysia and Nepal which took place on 25 March 2025 by a score of 0–3. 3. The AFC Asian Cup 2027 (Qualifiers Final Round) match between Malaysia and Vietnam which took place on 10 June 2025 is forfeited by Malaysia. Accordingly, applying Article 25.1 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code, Malaysia shall be considered to have lost the AFC Asian Cup 2027 (Qualifiers Final Round) match between Malaysia and Vietnam which took place on 10 June 2025 by a score of 0–3.\"\n20. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-21)**\n    [\"The Asian Football Confederation Announces the Date for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Draw\"](https:\/\/www.ysscores.com\/en\/news\/13878621\/The-Asian-Football-Confederation-Announces-the-Date-for-the-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-Draw). *ysscores.com*. 25 December 2025. Retrieved 11 February 2026.\n21. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-22)**\n    [\"FIFA World Rankings\"](https:\/\/inside.fifa.com\/fifa-world-ranking\/men). FIFA. 1 April 2026.\n22. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-23)**\n    [\"New AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 brand built to inspire\"](https:\/\/www.the-afc.com\/en\/national\/afc_asian_cup.html\/news\/new-afc-asian-cup-saudi-arabia-2027%E2%84%A2-brand-built-to-inspire). the-AFC. Retrieved 24 January 2026.\n23. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-24)**\n    [\"AFC and NEOM announce global multi-year partnership extension\"](https:\/\/www.the-afc.com\/en\/more\/afc_news\/news\/afc_and_neom_announce_global_multi-year_partnership_extension.html). *the-AFC*. Retrieved 12 July 2024.\n24. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-25)**\n    [\"AFC and Qatar Airways announce global partnership\"](https:\/\/www.the-afc.com\/en\/more\/afc_news\/news\/afc_and_qatar_airways_announce_global_partnership.html). *the-AFC*. Retrieved 8 March 2024.\n25. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-26)**\n    [\"AFC and KELME extend multi-year partnership\"](https:\/\/www.the-afc.com\/en\/more\/afc_news.html\/news\/afc-and-kelme-extend-multi-year-partnership). *the-AFC*. Retrieved 20 November 2024.\n26. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-27)**\n    [\"Midea becomes Global Supporter of the AFC's National Team Competitions\"](https:\/\/www.the-afc.com\/en\/more\/afc_news.html\/news\/midea-becomes-global-supporter-of-the-afc%E2%80%99s-national-team-competitions). *the-AFC*. Retrieved 5 June 2025.\n27. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-28)**\n    [\"Visa named Official Global Supporter of AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 and AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026\"](https:\/\/www.the-afc.com\/en\/more\/afc_news.html\/news\/visa-named-official-global-supporter-of-afc-asian-cup-saudi-arabia-2027%E2%84%A2-and-afc-u23-asian-cup-saudi-arabia-2026%E2%84%A2). *the-AFC*. 19 January 2026.\n28. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-29)**\n    [\"Guide: AFC Competitions on 10 Play and Paramount+\"](https:\/\/10play.com.au\/football\/articles\/guide-afc-competitions-on-10-play-and-paramount\/tpa230905hsqxu). 10play.com.au. 27 September 2023. 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Boilerpipe Text	From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 2027 AFC Asian Cup AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 كأس آسيا المملكة العربية السعودية 2027 Tournament details Host country Saudi Arabia Dates 7 January – 5 February Teams 24 (from 1 confederation) Venue 8 (in 3 host cities) ← 2023 2031 → The 2027 AFC Asian Cup will be the 19th edition of the AFC Asian Cup , the quadrennial international men's football championship of Asia organised by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). The tournament will involve 24 national teams after the expansion in 2019 . It will be held in Saudi Arabia from 7 January to 5 February 2027. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The tournament will return to its usual four-year cycle, after the 2023 edition was postponed to 2024 due to the removal of China as hosts and high summer temperatures in Qatar . This will be the final time the tournament will be held on an odd-numbered year after 20 years from 2007 , as the tournament moves to even-numbered year like 2004 due to FIFA concerning a potential revision to the international match calendar . [ 3 ] [ 4 ] Qatar are the two-time defending champions. AFC confirmed the list of member associations expressed their interests to host 2027 Asian Cup before the 30 June 2020 deadline, [ 5 ] and they gave their necessary letters of undertaking in November. [ 6 ] On 17 October 2022, the AFC Executive Committee announced that the host of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup would be chosen by the AFC Congress at its next meeting on 1 February 2023 in Manama , Bahrain . [ 7 ] [ 8 ] However, India , one of the last two bidders, withdrew on 5 December [ 9 ] leaving Saudi Arabia as the only remaining bidder. On 1 February, the AFC confirmed that Saudi Arabia won the bid and will host the tournament for the first time. [ 1 ] 500km 311miles Location of the host cities of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. The 2027 AFC Asian Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia from 7 January to 5 February 2027. The tournament will be played across eight stadiums in the cities of Riyadh , Jeddah , and Khobar . [ 10 ] [ 11 ] [ 12 ] City Stadium Capacity Image Riyadh King Fahd Sports City Stadium 70,200 (after renovation) King Saud University Stadium 26,004 Kingdom Arena 30,000 Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud University Stadium 21,000 Al Shabab Stadium 13,537 Jeddah King Abdullah Sports City Stadium 62,345 Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium 27,000 Khobar Aramco Stadium 46,096 (new) Qualification status Teams qualified Teams still able to qualify Teams failed to qualify Withdrew or excluded Not an AFC member The first two rounds of qualification acted as part of the Asian qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup . Saudi Arabia, which received automatic qualification for the Asian Cup as host, also participated in the qualifiers to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. [ 13 ] The Northern Mariana Islands , whose football association became the 47th full AFC member during the confederation's 30th Congress on 9 December 2020, [ 14 ] was only eligible to enter the qualification tournament for the Asian Cup, but was ultimately excluded. [ 15 ] Singapore has qualified for the first time on merit, having only previously appeared in 1984 as hosts. [ 16 ] [ 17 ] North Korea returned after missing the previous tournament in 2023 , while Kuwait return to the tournament having last appeared in 2015 . Three nations from the previous edition failed to qualify — India , Hong Kong and Malaysia . India and Hong Kong were eliminated by Singapore after respectively placing fourth and second in their third round group . Malaysia was found guilty using falsified eligibility documents and effectively ousted after having two victories being overturned, handing the ticket to its ASEAN competitor Vietnam . Iran meanwhile extended their qualification record; this was their sixteenth straight appearance in the tournament, having qualified for every edition since 1968 . Team Method of qualification Date of qualification Finals appearances First appearance Last appearance Previous best performance Saudi Arabia Hosts 1 February 2023 12th 1984 2023 Winners ( 1984 , 1988 , 1996 ) Australia Second round Group I winners 26 March 2024 6th 2007 2023 Winners ( 2015 ) Iraq Second round Group F winners 26 March 2024 11th 1972 2023 Winners ( 2007 ) Iran Second round Group E winners 26 March 2024 16th 1968 2023 Winners ( 1968 , 1972 , 1976 ) Uzbekistan Second round Group E runners-up 26 March 2024 9th 1996 2023 Fourth place ( 2011 ) Qatar Second round Group A winners 26 March 2024 12th 1980 2023 Winners ( 2019 , 2023 ) United Arab Emirates Second round Group H winners 26 March 2024 12th 1980 2023 Runners-up ( 1996 ) Japan Second round Group B winners 2 April 2024 11th 1988 2023 Winners ( 1992 , 2000 , 2004 , 2011 ) South Korea Second round Group C winners 6 June 2024 16th 1956 2023 Winners ( 1956 , 1960 ) Oman Second round Group D winners 6 June 2024 6th 2004 2023 Round of 16 ( 2019 ) Palestine Second round Group I runners-up 6 June 2024 4th 2015 2023 Round of 16 ( 2023 ) Bahrain Second round Group H runners-up 6 June 2024 8th 1988 2023 Fourth place ( 2004 ) Jordan Second round Group G winners 6 June 2024 6th 2004 2023 Runners-up ( 2023 ) China Second round Group C runners-up 11 June 2024 14th 1976 2023 Runners-up ( 1984 , 2004 ) Indonesia Second round Group F runners-up 11 June 2024 6th 1996 2023 Round of 16 ( 2023 ) North Korea Second round Group B runners-up 11 June 2024 6th 1980 2019 Fourth place ( 1980 ) Kuwait Second round Group A runners-up 11 June 2024 11th 1972 2015 Winners ( 1980 ) Kyrgyzstan Second round Group D runners-up 11 June 2024 3rd 2019 2023 Round of 16 ( 2019 ) Syria Third round Group E winners 14 October 2025 8th 1980 2023 Round of 16 ( 2023 ) Singapore Third round Group C winners 18 November 2025 2nd 1984 1984 Group stage ( 1984 ) Vietnam Third round Group F winners 17 March 2026 [ a ] 6th 1956 2023 Fourth place ( 1956 , 1960 ) Thailand Third round Group D winners 31 March 2026 9th 1972 2023 Third place ( 1972 ) Tajikistan Third round Group A winners 31 March 2026 2nd 2023 2023 Quarter-finals ( 2023 ) Lebanon / Yemen Third round Group B winners 4 June 2026 The draw was originally to be held in Riyadh on 11 April 2026 at the Diriyah Salwa Palace . [ 20 ] However, on 25 March 2026, the AFC announced that the draw would be postponed. From the April 2026 FIFA World Rankings [ 21 ] Pot 1 Pot 2 Pot 3 Pot 4 Saudi Arabia (61) (hosts) Japan (18) Iran (21) South Korea (22) Australia (27) Uzbekistan (50) Qatar (56) Iraq (59) Jordan (64) United Arab Emirates (68) Oman (79) Syria (84) Bahrain (90) Thailand (93) China (94) Palestine (95) Vietnam (98) Tajikistan (100) Kyrgyzstan (107) Lebanon / Yemen North Korea (118) Indonesia (119) Kuwait (134) Singapore (148) Pos Team v t e Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification 1 Saudi Arabia (H) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Advance to knockout stage 2 A2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 A3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Possible knockout stage based on ranking 4 A4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 First match(es) will be played: 7 January 2027. Source: AFC (H) Hosts 7 January 2027 Saudi Arabia Match 1 A4 8 January 2027 A2 Match A3 12 January 2027 A3 Match 13 Saudi Arabia 12 January 2027 A4 Match A2 17 January 2027 Saudi Arabia Match 27 A2 17 January 2027 A3 Match A4 Pos Team v t e Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification 1 B1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Advance to knockout stage 2 B2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 B3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Possible knockout stage based on ranking 4 B4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 First match(es) will be played: January 2027. Source: AFC 8 January 2027 B1 Match B4 8 January 2027 B2 Match B3 13 January 2027 B3 Match B1 13 January 2027 B4 Match B2 18 January 2027 B1 Match B2 18 January 2027 B3 Match B4 Pos Team v t e Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification 1 C1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Advance to knockout stage 2 C2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 C3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Possible knockout stage based on ranking 4 C4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 First match(es) will be played: January 2027. Source: AFC 9 January 2027 C1 Match C4 9 January 2027 C2 Match C3 13 January 2027 C3 Match C1 14 January 2027 C4 Match C2 18 January 2027 C1 Match C2 18 January 2027 C3 Match C4 Pos Team v t e Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification 1 D1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Advance to knockout stage 2 D2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 D3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Possible knockout stage based on ranking 4 D4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 First match(es) will be played: January 2027. Source: AFC 9 January 2027 D1 Match D4 10 January 2027 D2 Match D3 14 January 2027 D3 Match D1 14 January 2027 D4 Match D2 19 January 2027 D1 Match D2 19 January 2027 D3 Match D4 Pos Team v t e Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification 1 E1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Advance to knockout stage 2 E2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 E3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Possible knockout stage based on ranking 4 E4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 First match(es) will be played: January 2027. Source: AFC 10 January 2027 E1 Match E4 10 January 2027 E2 Match E3 15 January 2027 E3 Match E1 15 January 2027 E4 Match E2 20 January 2027 E1 Match E2 20 January 2027 E3 Match E4 Pos Team v t e Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification 1 F1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Advance to knockout stage 2 F2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 F3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Possible knockout stage based on ranking 4 F4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 First match(es) will be played: January 2027. Source: AFC 11 January 2027 F1 Match F4 11 January 2027 F2 Match F3 16 January 2027 F3 Match F1 16 January 2027 F4 Match F2 20 January 2027 F1 Match F2 20 January 2027 F3 Match F4 Ranking of third-placed teams [ edit ] The four best third-placed teams from the six groups advanced to the knockout stage along with the six group winners and six runners-up. Pos Grp Team v t e Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification 1 A Third place Group A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Advance to knockout stage 2 B Third place Group B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 C Third place Group C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 D Third place Group D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 E Third place Group E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 F Third place Group F 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 First match(es) will be played: 15 January 2027. Source: AFC In the knockout stage, extra time and a penalty shoot-out will be used to decide the winner if necessary. Third-placed teams qualify from groups 1A vs 1B vs 1C vs 1D vs A B C D 3C 3D 3A 3B A B C E 3C 3A 3B 3E A B C F 3C 3A 3B 3F A B D E 3D 3A 3B 3E A B D F 3D 3A 3B 3F A B E F 3E 3A 3B 3F A C D E 3C 3D 3A 3E A C D F 3C 3D 3A 3F A C E F 3C 3A 3F 3E A D E F 3D 3A 3F 3E B C D E 3C 3D 3B 3E B C D F 3C 3D 3B 3F B C E F 3E 3C 3B 3F B D E F 3E 3D 3B 3F C D E F 3C 3D 3F 3E Round of 16 Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final 22 January – Riyadh (Kingdom) Runner-up Group A 28 January – Riyadh (Kingdom) Runner-up Group C Winner Match 37 23 January – Riyadh (Imam Mohamed) Winner Match 39 Winner Group D 1 February – Al Khobar Third Group B/E/F Winner Match 45 22 January – Riyadh (Al - Shabab) Winner Match 46 Winner Group B 28 January – Jeddah (King Abdullah) Third Group A/C/D Winner Match 38 24 January – Riyadh (King Fahd) Winner Match 41 Winner Group F 5 February – Riyadh (King Fahd) Runner-up Group E Winner Match 49 25 January – Jeddah (King Abdullah) Winner Match 50 Winner Group C 29 January – Riyadh (King Fahd) Third Group A/B/F Winner Match 44 25 January – Riyadh (King Saud) Winner Match 43 Winner Group E 2 February – Jeddah (King Abdullah) Runner-up Group D Winner Match 47 23 January – Al Khobar Winner Match 48 Winner Group A 29 January – Al Khobar Third Group C/D/E Winner Match 40 24 January – Jeddah (Prince Abdullah) Winner Match 42 Runner-up Group B Runner-up Group F All times are local, SAST ( UTC+3 ). 22 January 2027 Runner-up Group A Match 37 Runner-up Group C 22 January 2027 Winner Group B Match 38 Third Group A/C/D 23 January 2027 Winner Group D Match 39 Third Group B/E/F 23 January 2027 Winner Group A Match 40 Third Group C/D/E 24 January 2027 Winner Group F Match 41 Runner-up Group E 24 January 2027 Runner-up Group B Match 42 Runner-up Group F 25 January 2027 Winner Group E Match 43 Runner-up Group D 25 January 2027 Winner Group C Match 44 Third Group A/B/F 28 January 2027 Winner Match 37 Match 45 Winner Match 39 28 January 2027 Winner Match 38 Match 46 Winner Match 41 29 January 2027 Winner Match 44 Match 47 Winner Match 43 29 January 2027 Winner Match 40 Match 48 Winner Match 42 1 February 2027 Winner Match 45 Match 49 Winner Match 46 2 February 2027 Winner Match 47 Match 50 Winner Match 48 5 February 2027 Winner Match 49 Match 51 Winner Match 50 The official logo was unveiled on 24 January 2026. It consists of a wordmark and a trophy symbol derived from Najdi stepped geometry , an architectural and decorative style native to Saudi Arabia. This geometric form, traditionally found in carved patterns, Al Sadu textiles, and regional ornamentation, is characterized by a stepped structure that emphasizes rhythm and balance. The logo is accompanied by decorative patterns referencing Najdi architectural motifs and traditional Saudi craftsmanship, commonly used in homes and doorways, symbolizing hospitality. [ 22 ] Official Global Partners Credit Saison Neom [ 23 ] Qatar Airways [ 24 ] Visit Saudi Official Global Supporters Kelme [ 25 ] Midea Group [ 26 ] Visa Inc. [ 27 ] Broadcasting rights [ edit ] The broadcasters around the world that acquired the rights to the tournament included: Territory Broadcaster(s) Ref. Australia Paramount+ and Network 10 [ 28 ] India FanCode [ 29 ] Indonesia MNC Media [ 30 ] MENA beIN Sports [ 31 ] [ 32 ] South Korea Coupang [ 33 ] Thailand BG Sports [ 34 ] Vietnam TV360 [ 35 ] Football in Saudi Arabia ^ On 26 September 2025, FIFA sanctioned the Football Association of Malaysia and seven players for using falsified eligibility documents. These players played in the match against Nepal and Vietnam. [ 18 ] On 5 March 2026, the CAS uphold the sanctions against Malaysia for which AFC overturned Malaysia wins against Nepal (on 25 March 2025) and Vietnam (on 10 June 2025) were overturned to 0–3 defeats on 17 March 2026. [ 19 ] The decision effectively qualified Vietnam and eliminated Malaysia, and this date represents the day that the decision was announced. ^ a b "Saudi Arabia confirmed as hosts of the AFC Asian Cup 2027" . Asian Football Confederation. 1 February 2023 . Retrieved 2 February 2023 . ^ "Men's International Match Calendar 2023-2030" (PDF) . FIFA. April 2023 . Retrieved 12 May 2023 . ^ "AFC announces discontinuation of bidding process for AFC Asian Cup™ 2031 and 2035" . the-afc.com . Asian Football Confederation . 20 March 2026 . Retrieved 20 March 2026 . ^ Alex Donaldson (19 March 2026). "AFC moves Asian Cup to even years, suspends bidding for 2031 and 2025" . sportcal.com . Sportcal . Retrieved 20 March 2026 . ^ "Five Member Associations express interest to host 2027 AFC Asian Cup" . aseanfootball.org . ASEAN Football Federation. 2 July 2020. ^ "All five 2027 Asian Cup bidders meet latest deadline to submit documents" . Inside the Games . Dunsar Media Company Limited. 13 November 2020. ^ "Qatar to host AFC Asian Cup 2023; India and Saudi Arabia shortlisted for 2027 edition" . Asian Football Confederation. 17 October 2022 . Retrieved 17 October 2022 . ^ "AFC Executive Committee (term 2023-2027): Final list of candidates confirmed" . AFC. 1 December 2022 . Retrieved 24 January 2023 . ^ "AIFF Statement" . All India Football Federation. 5 December 2022 . Retrieved 5 December 2022 . ^ "Two-year countdown: Dates for AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 confirmed" . The Asian Football Confederation . 7 January 2025 . Retrieved 7 January 2025 . ^ "AFC announces schedule, venues for 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia" . ArgaamPlus . Retrieved 11 December 2025 . ^ "Football chiefs set dates, name the eight stadiums for 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia" . Arab News . 8 January 2025 . Retrieved 11 December 2025 . ^ "ExCo approves expanded AFC Asian Cup finals" . Asian Football Confederation. 16 April 2014. Archived from the original on 3 May 2015. ^ "AFC Congress approves NMIFA's membership" . AFC. 10 December 2020 . Retrieved 20 March 2021 . ^ "Six teams to contest Qualifiers Playoff for Saudi Arabia 2027" . AFC. 2 May 2024 . Retrieved 2 May 2024 . ^ Lee, David (18 November 2025). "Singapore secure historic Asian Cup qualification with spirited comeback 2-1 win over Hong Kong" . The Straits Times . ^ Mohan, Matthew (19 November 2025). "Asian Cup 'milestone' belongs to all of Singapore, say matchwinner Ilhan Fandi and Gavin Lee" . CNA . Retrieved 19 November 2025 . ^ "FIFA sanctions Football Association of Malaysia and seven players" . FIFA . Retrieved 28 September 2025 . ^ "VVC 20260317DC01" (PDF) . Asian Football Confederation . 17 March 2026. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 March 2026. 2. The AFC Asian Cup 2027 (Qualifiers Final Round) match between Malaysia and Nepal which took place on 25 March 2025 is forfeited by Malaysia. Accordingly, applying Article 25.1 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code, Malaysia shall be considered to have lost the AFC Asian Cup 2027 (Qualifiers Final Round) match between Malaysia and Nepal which took place on 25 March 2025 by a score of 0–3. 3. The AFC Asian Cup 2027 (Qualifiers Final Round) match between Malaysia and Vietnam which took place on 10 June 2025 is forfeited by Malaysia. Accordingly, applying Article 25.1 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code, Malaysia shall be considered to have lost the AFC Asian Cup 2027 (Qualifiers Final Round) match between Malaysia and Vietnam which took place on 10 June 2025 by a score of 0–3. ^ "The Asian Football Confederation Announces the Date for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Draw" . ysscores.com . 25 December 2025 . Retrieved 11 February 2026 . ^ "FIFA World Rankings" . FIFA. 1 April 2026. ^ "New AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 brand built to inspire" . the-AFC . Retrieved 24 January 2026 . ^ "AFC and NEOM announce global multi-year partnership extension" . the-AFC . Retrieved 12 July 2024 . ^ "AFC and Qatar Airways announce global partnership" . the-AFC . Retrieved 8 March 2024 . ^ "AFC and KELME extend multi-year partnership" . the-AFC . Retrieved 20 November 2024 . ^ "Midea becomes Global Supporter of the AFC's National Team Competitions" . the-AFC . Retrieved 5 June 2025 . ^ "Visa named Official Global Supporter of AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 and AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026" . the-AFC . 19 January 2026. ^ "Guide: AFC Competitions on 10 Play and Paramount+" . 10play.com.au. 27 September 2023 . Retrieved 24 November 2023 . ^ "AFC partners with Fancode to stream Asian football competitions in India" . AFC. 11 June 2024 . Retrieved 12 June 2024 . ^ "MNC Media dan AFC Resmi Perpanjang Kerja Sama Hak Siar" . MNC Media . 23 September 2024. ^ Nicholson, Paul (6 April 2021). "Saudi Sports Company wins AFC media rights in regional new deal" . Inside World Football . Retrieved 24 November 2021 . ^ "AFC enters into landmark agreement with Saudi Sports Company" . ^ "AFC confirms media rights deal for the 2025-2028 cycle with Korea Republic's Coupang Play" . the-AFC . Retrieved 13 January 2024 . ^ "BG Sports to become home of AFC competitions in Thailand" . the-AFC . Retrieved 7 January 2026 . ^ niên, Báo Thanh (29 December 2025). 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[9 Notes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Notes) - [10 References](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#References) - [11 External links](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#External_links) Toggle the table of contents # 2027 AFC Asian Cup 25 languages - [العربية](https://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D9%83%D8%A3%D8%B3_%D8%A2%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%A7_2027 "كأس آسيا 2027 – Arabic") - [مصرى](https://arz.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D9%83%D8%A7%D8%B3_%D8%A7%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%A7_2027 "كاس اسيا 2027 – Egyptian Arabic") - [Basa Bali](https://ban.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piala_Asia_AFC_2027 "Piala Asia AFC 2027 – Balinese") - [বাংলা](https://bn.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A7%A8%E0%A7%A6%E0%A7%A8%E0%A7%AD_%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%AB%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BF_%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8_%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AA "২০২৭ এএফসি এশিয়ান কাপ – Bangla") - [Deutsch](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fu%C3%9Fball-Asienmeisterschaft_2027 "Fußball-Asienmeisterschaft 2027 – German") - [Español](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copa_Asi%C3%A1tica_2027 "Copa Asiática 2027 – Spanish") - [فارسی](https://fa.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%AC%D8%A7%D9%85_%D9%85%D9%84%D8%AA%E2%80%8C%D9%87%D8%A7%DB%8C_%D8%A2%D8%B3%DB%8C%D8%A7_%DB%B2%DB%B0%DB%B2%DB%B7 "جام ملت‌های آسیا ۲۰۲۷ – Persian") - [Français](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coupe_d%27Asie_des_nations_de_football_2027 "Coupe d'Asie des nations de football 2027 – French") - [עברית](https://he.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D7%92%D7%91%D7%99%D7%A2_%D7%90%D7%A1%D7%99%D7%94_%D7%91%D7%9B%D7%93%D7%95%D7%A8%D7%92%D7%9C_2027 "גביע אסיה בכדורגל 2027 – Hebrew") - [Magyar](https://hu.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027-es_%C3%81zsia-kupa "2027-es Ázsia-kupa – Hungarian") - [Bahasa Indonesia](https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piala_Asia_AFC_2027 "Piala Asia AFC 2027 – Indonesian") - [日本語](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFC%E3%82%A2%E3%82%B8%E3%82%A2%E3%82%AB%E3%83%83%E3%83%972027 "AFCアジアカップ2027 – Japanese") - [한국어](https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027%EB%85%84_AFC_%EC%95%84%EC%8B%9C%EC%95%88%EC%BB%B5 "2027년 AFC 아시안컵 – Korean") - [Bahasa Melayu](https://ms.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piala_Asia_AFC_2027 "Piala Asia AFC 2027 – Malay") - [Nederlands](https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aziatisch_kampioenschap_voetbal_2027 "Aziatisch kampioenschap voetbal 2027 – Dutch") - [Polski](https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puchar_Azji_w_Pi%C5%82ce_No%C5%BCnej_2027 "Puchar Azji w Piłce Nożnej 2027 – Polish") - [Português](https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copa_da_%C3%81sia_de_2027 "Copa da Ásia de 2027 – Portuguese") - [Русский](https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%9A%D1%83%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BA_%D0%90%D0%B7%D0%B8%D0%B8_%D0%BF%D0%BE_%D1%84%D1%83%D1%82%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BB%D1%83_2027 "Кубок Азии по футболу 2027 – Russian") - [Slovenčina](https://sk.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majstrovstv%C3%A1_%C3%81zie_vo_futbale_2027 "Majstrovstvá Ázie vo futbale 2027 – Slovak") - [ไทย](https://th.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%AD%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%8A%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%9E_2027 "เอเชียนคัพ 2027 – Thai") - [Українська](https://uk.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%9A%D1%83%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BA_%D0%90%D0%B7%D1%96%D1%97_%D0%B7_%D1%84%D1%83%D1%82%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BB%D1%83_2027 "Кубок Азії з футболу 2027 – Ukrainian") - 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The tournament will involve 24 national teams after the expansion in [2019](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_AFC_Asian_Cup "2019 AFC Asian Cup"). It will be held in [Saudi Arabia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia "Saudi Arabia") from 7 January to 5 February 2027.[\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-2027host-1)[\[2\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-2) The tournament will return to its usual four-year cycle, after the [2023 edition](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") was postponed to 2024 due to the removal of [China](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China "China") as hosts and high summer temperatures in [Qatar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar "Qatar"). This will be the final time the tournament will be held on an odd-numbered year after 20 years from [2007](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_AFC_Asian_Cup "2007 AFC Asian Cup"), as the tournament moves to even-numbered year like [2004](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_AFC_Asian_Cup "2004 AFC Asian Cup") due to [FIFA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA "FIFA") concerning a potential revision to the [international match calendar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_International_Match_Calendar "FIFA International Match Calendar").[\[3\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-3)[\[4\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-4) [Qatar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar_national_football_team "Qatar national football team") are the two-time defending champions. ## Host selection \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=1 "Edit section: Host selection")\] Main article: [2027 AFC Asian Cup bids](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_bids "2027 AFC Asian Cup bids") AFC confirmed the list of member associations expressed their interests to host 2027 Asian Cup before the 30 June 2020 deadline,[\[5\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-5) and they gave their necessary letters of undertaking in November.[\[6\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-6) On 17 October 2022, the AFC Executive Committee announced that the host of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup would be chosen by the AFC Congress at its next meeting on 1 February 2023 in [Manama](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manama "Manama"), [Bahrain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahrain "Bahrain").[\[7\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-7)[\[8\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-8) However, [India](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India "India"), one of the last two bidders, withdrew on 5 December[\[9\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-9) leaving Saudi Arabia as the only remaining bidder. On 1 February, the AFC confirmed that Saudi Arabia won the bid and will host the tournament for the first time.[\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-2027host-1) ## Venues \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=2 "Edit section: Venues")\] [![Map](https://maps.wikimedia.org/img/osm,4,23,44.5,300x220.png?lang=en)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Map/4/23/44.5/en) [![About OpenStreetMaps](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1c/Transparent.svg/20px-Transparent.svg.png)](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright "About OpenStreetMaps") [![Maps: terms of use](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1c/Transparent.svg/20px-Transparent.svg.png)](https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Policy:Maps_Terms_of_Use "Maps: terms of use") 500km 311miles [Riyadh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyadh "Riyadh") [![Riyadh](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/02/Transparent_square.svg/20px-Transparent_square.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyadh "Riyadh") [![Riyadh](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/02/Transparent_square.svg/20px-Transparent_square.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyadh "Riyadh") [Khobar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khobar "Khobar") [![Khobar](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/02/Transparent_square.svg/20px-Transparent_square.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khobar "Khobar") [![Khobar](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/02/Transparent_square.svg/20px-Transparent_square.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khobar "Khobar") [Jeddah](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeddah "Jeddah") [![Jeddah](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/02/Transparent_square.svg/20px-Transparent_square.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeddah "Jeddah") [![Jeddah](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/02/Transparent_square.svg/20px-Transparent_square.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeddah "Jeddah") Location of the host cities of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. The 2027 AFC Asian Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia from 7 January to 5 February 2027. The tournament will be played across eight stadiums in the cities of [Riyadh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyadh "Riyadh"), [Jeddah](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeddah "Jeddah"), and [Khobar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khobar "Khobar").[\[10\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-10)[\[11\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-11)[\[12\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-12) \| City \| Stadium \| Capacity \| Image \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| [Riyadh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyadh "Riyadh") \| [King Fahd Sports City Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Fahd_Sports_City_Stadium "King Fahd Sports City Stadium") \| 70,200 (after renovation) \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2a/Flag_of_None.svg/250px-Flag_of_None.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_None.svg) \| \| [King Saud University Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Saud_University_Stadium "King Saud University Stadium") \| 26,004 \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/78/Inside_King_Saud_University_Stadium.jpg/250px-Inside_King_Saud_University_Stadium.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Inside_King_Saud_University_Stadium.jpg) \| \| \| [Kingdom Arena](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_Arena "Kingdom Arena") \| 30,000 \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2a/Flag_of_None.svg/250px-Flag_of_None.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_None.svg) \| \| \| [Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud University Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imam_Mohammad_Ibn_Saud_Islamic_University "Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University") \| 21,000 \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2a/Flag_of_None.svg/250px-Flag_of_None.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_None.svg) \| \| \| [Al Shabab Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Shabab_Club_Stadium "Al-Shabab Club Stadium") \| 13,537 \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2a/Flag_of_None.svg/250px-Flag_of_None.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_None.svg) \| \| \| [Jeddah](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeddah "Jeddah") \| [King Abdullah Sports City Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Abdullah_Sports_City_Stadium "King Abdullah Sports City Stadium") \| 62,345 \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/68/Jawhara_Stadium.jpg/250px-Jawhara_Stadium.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Jawhara_Stadium.jpg) \| \| [Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Abdullah_Al-Faisal_Sports_City_Stadium "Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium") \| 27,000 \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f6/Prince_Abdullah_Al-Faisal_Sports_City.jpg/250px-Prince_Abdullah_Al-Faisal_Sports_City.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Prince_Abdullah_Al-Faisal_Sports_City.jpg) \| \| \| [Khobar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khobar "Khobar") \| [Aramco Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aramco_Stadium "Aramco Stadium") \| 46,096 (new) \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2a/Flag_of_None.svg/250px-Flag_of_None.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_None.svg) \| ## Teams \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=3 "Edit section: Teams")\] Main article: [2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification "2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification") [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cd/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_map.svg/250px-2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_map.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_map.svg) Qualification status Teams qualified Teams still able to qualify Teams failed to qualify Withdrew or excluded Not an AFC member The first two rounds of qualification acted as part of the [Asian qualification](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_\(AFC\) "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)") for the [2026 FIFA World Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup "2026 FIFA World Cup"). Saudi Arabia, which received automatic qualification for the Asian Cup as host, also participated in the qualifiers to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.[\[13\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-13) The [Northern Mariana Islands](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Mariana_Islands_national_football_team "Northern Mariana Islands national football team"), whose football association became the 47th full AFC member during the confederation's 30th Congress on 9 December 2020,[\[14\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-14) was only eligible to enter the qualification tournament for the Asian Cup, but was ultimately excluded.[\[15\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-15) ### Qualified teams \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=4 "Edit section: Qualified teams")\] [Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_national_football_team "Singapore national football team") has qualified for the first time on merit, having only previously appeared in [1984](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984_AFC_Asian_Cup "1984 AFC Asian Cup") as hosts.[\[16\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-16)[\[17\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-h751-17) [North Korea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Korea_national_football_team "North Korea national football team") returned after missing the previous tournament in [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup"), while [Kuwait](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait_national_football_team "Kuwait national football team") return to the tournament having last appeared in [2015](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_AFC_Asian_Cup "2015 AFC Asian Cup"). Three nations from the previous [edition](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") failed to qualify — [India](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India_national_football_team "India national football team"), [Hong Kong](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong_national_football_team "Hong Kong national football team") and [Malaysia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysia_national_football_team "Malaysia national football team"). India and Hong Kong were eliminated by Singapore after respectively placing fourth and second in their [third round group](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_third_round#Group_C "2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round"). Malaysia was found guilty using [falsified eligibility documents](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_football_naturalisation_scandal "Malaysian football naturalisation scandal") and effectively ousted after having two victories being overturned, handing the ticket to its [ASEAN](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASEAN "ASEAN") competitor [Vietnam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_national_football_team "Vietnam national football team"). [Iran](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran_national_football_team "Iran national football team") meanwhile extended their qualification record; this was their sixteenth straight appearance in the tournament, having qualified for every edition since [1968](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968_AFC_Asian_Cup "1968 AFC Asian Cup"). \| Team \| Method of qualification \| Date of qualification \| Finals appearances \| First appearance \| Last appearance \| Previous best performance \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg.png) [Saudi Arabia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia_national_football_team "Saudi Arabia national football team") \| Hosts \| 1 February 2023 \| 12th \| [1984](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984_AFC_Asian_Cup "1984 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Winners ([1984](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984_AFC_Asian_Cup "1984 AFC Asian Cup"), [1988](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1988_AFC_Asian_Cup "1988 AFC Asian Cup"), [1996](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1996_AFC_Asian_Cup "1996 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/88/Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg.png) [Australia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_men%27s_national_soccer_team "Australia men's national soccer team") \| [Second round Group I](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_I "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") winners \| 26 March 2024 \| 6th \| [2007](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_AFC_Asian_Cup "2007 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Winners ([2015](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_AFC_Asian_Cup "2015 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f6/Flag_of_Iraq.svg/40px-Flag_of_Iraq.svg.png) [Iraq](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraq_national_football_team "Iraq national football team") \| [Second round Group F](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_F "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") winners \| 26 March 2024 \| 11th \| [1972](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1972_AFC_Asian_Cup "1972 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Winners ([2007](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_AFC_Asian_Cup "2007 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/ca/Flag_of_Iran.svg/40px-Flag_of_Iran.svg.png) [Iran](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran_national_football_team "Iran national football team") \| [Second round Group E](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_E "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") winners \| 26 March 2024 \| 16th \| [1968](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968_AFC_Asian_Cup "1968 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Winners ([1968](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968_AFC_Asian_Cup "1968 AFC Asian Cup"), [1972](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1972_AFC_Asian_Cup "1972 AFC Asian Cup"), [1976](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1976_AFC_Asian_Cup "1976 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/84/Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg/40px-Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg.png) [Uzbekistan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uzbekistan_national_football_team "Uzbekistan national football team") \| [Second round Group E](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_E "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") runners-up \| 26 March 2024 \| 9th \| [1996](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1996_AFC_Asian_Cup "1996 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Fourth place ([2011](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_AFC_Asian_Cup "2011 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Flag_of_Qatar.svg/40px-Flag_of_Qatar.svg.png) [Qatar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar_national_football_team "Qatar national football team") \| [Second round Group A](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_A "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") winners \| 26 March 2024 \| 12th \| [1980](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980_AFC_Asian_Cup "1980 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Winners ([2019](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_AFC_Asian_Cup "2019 AFC Asian Cup"), [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cb/Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates.svg.png) [United Arab Emirates](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Arab_Emirates_national_football_team "United Arab Emirates national football team") \| [Second round Group H](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_H "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") winners \| 26 March 2024 \| 12th \| [1980](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980_AFC_Asian_Cup "1980 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Runners-up ([1996](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1996_AFC_Asian_Cup "1996 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/40px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png) [Japan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_national_football_team "Japan national football team") \| [Second round Group B](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_B "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") winners \| 2 April 2024 \| 11th \| [1988](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1988_AFC_Asian_Cup "1988 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Winners ([1992](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1992_AFC_Asian_Cup "1992 AFC Asian Cup"), [2000](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000_AFC_Asian_Cup "2000 AFC Asian Cup"), [2004](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_AFC_Asian_Cup "2004 AFC Asian Cup"), [2011](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_AFC_Asian_Cup "2011 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg/40px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png) [South Korea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea_national_football_team "South Korea national football team") \| [Second round Group C](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_C "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") winners \| 6 June 2024 \| 16th \| [1956](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1956_AFC_Asian_Cup "1956 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Winners ([1956](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1956_AFC_Asian_Cup "1956 AFC Asian Cup"), [1960](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1960_AFC_Asian_Cup "1960 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/dd/Flag_of_Oman.svg/40px-Flag_of_Oman.svg.png) [Oman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oman_national_football_team "Oman national football team") \| [Second round Group D](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_D "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") winners \| 6 June 2024 \| 6th \| [2004](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_AFC_Asian_Cup "2004 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Round of 16 ([2019](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_AFC_Asian_Cup "2019 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/00/Flag_of_Palestine.svg/40px-Flag_of_Palestine.svg.png) [Palestine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palestine_national_football_team "Palestine national football team") \| [Second round Group I](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_I "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") runners-up \| 6 June 2024 \| 4th \| [2015](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_AFC_Asian_Cup "2015 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Round of 16 ([2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2c/Flag_of_Bahrain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Bahrain.svg.png) [Bahrain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahrain_national_football_team "Bahrain national football team") \| [Second round Group H](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_H "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") runners-up \| 6 June 2024 \| 8th \| [1988](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1988_AFC_Asian_Cup "1988 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Fourth place ([2004](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_AFC_Asian_Cup "2004 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c0/Flag_of_Jordan.svg/40px-Flag_of_Jordan.svg.png) [Jordan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_national_football_team "Jordan national football team") \| [Second round Group G](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_G "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") winners \| 6 June 2024 \| 6th \| [2004](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_AFC_Asian_Cup "2004 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Runners-up ([2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fa/Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg.png) [China](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_national_football_team "China national football team") \| [Second round Group C](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_C "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") runners-up \| 11 June 2024 \| 14th \| [1976](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1976_AFC_Asian_Cup "1976 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Runners-up ([1984](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984_AFC_Asian_Cup "1984 AFC Asian Cup"), [2004](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_AFC_Asian_Cup "2004 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9f/Flag_of_Indonesia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Indonesia.svg.png) [Indonesia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesia_national_football_team "Indonesia national football team") \| [Second round Group F](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_F "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") runners-up \| 11 June 2024 \| 6th \| [1996](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1996_AFC_Asian_Cup "1996 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Round of 16 ([2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Flag_of_North_Korea.svg/40px-Flag_of_North_Korea.svg.png) [North Korea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Korea_national_football_team "North Korea national football team") \| [Second round Group B](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_B "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") runners-up \| 11 June 2024 \| 6th \| [1980](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980_AFC_Asian_Cup "1980 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2019](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_AFC_Asian_Cup "2019 AFC Asian Cup") \| Fourth place ([1980](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980_AFC_Asian_Cup "1980 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Flag_of_Kuwait.svg/40px-Flag_of_Kuwait.svg.png) [Kuwait](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait_national_football_team "Kuwait national football team") \| [Second round Group A](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_A "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") runners-up \| 11 June 2024 \| 11th \| [1972](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1972_AFC_Asian_Cup "1972 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2015](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_AFC_Asian_Cup "2015 AFC Asian Cup") \| Winners ([1980](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980_AFC_Asian_Cup "1980 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c7/Flag_of_Kyrgyzstan.svg/40px-Flag_of_Kyrgyzstan.svg.png) [Kyrgyzstan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyrgyzstan_national_football_team "Kyrgyzstan national football team") \| [Second round Group D](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_D "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") runners-up \| 11 June 2024 \| 3rd \| [2019](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_AFC_Asian_Cup "2019 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Round of 16 ([2019](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_AFC_Asian_Cup "2019 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/54/Flag_of_Syria_%282025-%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Syria_%282025-%29.svg.png) [Syria](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syria_national_football_team "Syria national football team") \| [Third round Group E](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_third_round#Group_E "2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round") winners \| 14 October 2025 \| 8th \| [1980](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980_AFC_Asian_Cup "1980 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Round of 16 ([2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/48/Flag_of_Singapore.svg/40px-Flag_of_Singapore.svg.png) [Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_national_football_team "Singapore national football team") \| [Third round Group C](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_third_round#Group_C "2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round") winners \| 18 November 2025 \| 2nd \| [1984](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984_AFC_Asian_Cup "1984 AFC Asian Cup") \| [1984](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984_AFC_Asian_Cup "1984 AFC Asian Cup") \| Group stage ([1984](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984_AFC_Asian_Cup "1984 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/21/Flag_of_Vietnam.svg/40px-Flag_of_Vietnam.svg.png) [Vietnam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_national_football_team "Vietnam national football team") \| [Third round Group F](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_third_round#Group_F "2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round") winners \| 17 March 2026[\[a\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-20) \| 6th \| [1956](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1956_AFC_Asian_Cup "1956 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Fourth place ([1956](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1956_AFC_Asian_Cup "1956 AFC Asian Cup"), [1960](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1960_AFC_Asian_Cup "1960 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a9/Flag_of_Thailand.svg/40px-Flag_of_Thailand.svg.png) [Thailand](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand_national_football_team "Thailand national football team") \| [Third round Group D](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_third_round#Group_D "2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round") winners \| 31 March 2026 \| 9th \| [1972](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1972_AFC_Asian_Cup "1972 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Third place ([1972](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1972_AFC_Asian_Cup "1972 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d0/Flag_of_Tajikistan.svg/40px-Flag_of_Tajikistan.svg.png) [Tajikistan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tajikistan_national_football_team "Tajikistan national football team") \| [Third round Group A](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_third_round#Group_A "2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round") winners \| 31 March 2026 \| 2nd \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Quarter-finals ([2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/59/Flag_of_Lebanon.svg/40px-Flag_of_Lebanon.svg.png) [Lebanon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanon_national_football_team "Lebanon national football team") / ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/89/Flag_of_Yemen.svg/40px-Flag_of_Yemen.svg.png) [Yemen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yemen_national_football_team "Yemen national football team") \| [Third round Group B](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_third_round#Group_B "2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round") winners \| 4 June 2026 \| \| \| \| \| ### Draw \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=5 "Edit section: Draw")\] The draw was originally to be held in [Riyadh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyadh "Riyadh") on 11 April 2026 at the [Diriyah Salwa Palace](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diriyah "Diriyah").[\[20\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-21) However, on 25 March 2026, the AFC announced that the draw would be postponed. \| Pot 1 \| Pot 2 \| Pot 3 \| Pot 4 \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg.png) [Saudi Arabia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia_national_football_team "Saudi Arabia national football team") (61) (hosts) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/40px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png) [Japan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_national_football_team "Japan national football team") (18) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/ca/Flag_of_Iran.svg/40px-Flag_of_Iran.svg.png) [Iran](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran_national_football_team "Iran national football team") (21) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg/40px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png) [South Korea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea_national_football_team "South Korea national football team") (22) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/88/Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg.png) [Australia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_men%27s_national_soccer_team "Australia men's national soccer team") (27) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/84/Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg/40px-Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg.png) [Uzbekistan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uzbekistan_national_football_team "Uzbekistan national football team") (50) \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Flag_of_Qatar.svg/40px-Flag_of_Qatar.svg.png) [Qatar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar_national_football_team "Qatar national football team") (56) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f6/Flag_of_Iraq.svg/40px-Flag_of_Iraq.svg.png) [Iraq](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraq_national_football_team "Iraq national football team") (59) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c0/Flag_of_Jordan.svg/40px-Flag_of_Jordan.svg.png) [Jordan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_national_football_team "Jordan national football team") (64) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cb/Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates.svg.png) [United Arab Emirates](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Arab_Emirates_national_football_team "United Arab Emirates national football team") (68) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/dd/Flag_of_Oman.svg/40px-Flag_of_Oman.svg.png) [Oman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oman_national_football_team "Oman national football team") (79) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/54/Flag_of_Syria_%282025-%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Syria_%282025-%29.svg.png) [Syria](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syria_national_football_team "Syria national football team") (84) \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2c/Flag_of_Bahrain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Bahrain.svg.png) [Bahrain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahrain_national_football_team "Bahrain national football team") (90) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a9/Flag_of_Thailand.svg/40px-Flag_of_Thailand.svg.png) [Thailand](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand_national_football_team "Thailand national football team") (93) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fa/Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg.png) [China](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_national_football_team "China national football team") (94) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/00/Flag_of_Palestine.svg/40px-Flag_of_Palestine.svg.png) [Palestine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palestine_national_football_team "Palestine national football team") (95) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/21/Flag_of_Vietnam.svg/40px-Flag_of_Vietnam.svg.png) [Vietnam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_national_football_team "Vietnam national football team") (98) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d0/Flag_of_Tajikistan.svg/40px-Flag_of_Tajikistan.svg.png) [Tajikistan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tajikistan_national_football_team "Tajikistan national football team") (100) \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c7/Flag_of_Kyrgyzstan.svg/40px-Flag_of_Kyrgyzstan.svg.png) [Kyrgyzstan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyrgyzstan_national_football_team "Kyrgyzstan national football team") (107) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/59/Flag_of_Lebanon.svg/40px-Flag_of_Lebanon.svg.png) [Lebanon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanon_national_football_team "Lebanon national football team") /![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/89/Flag_of_Yemen.svg/40px-Flag_of_Yemen.svg.png) [Yemen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yemen_national_football_team "Yemen national football team") ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Flag_of_North_Korea.svg/40px-Flag_of_North_Korea.svg.png) [North Korea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Korea_national_football_team "North Korea national football team") (118) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9f/Flag_of_Indonesia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Indonesia.svg.png) [Indonesia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesia_national_football_team "Indonesia national football team") (119) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Flag_of_Kuwait.svg/40px-Flag_of_Kuwait.svg.png) [Kuwait](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait_national_football_team "Kuwait national football team") (134) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/48/Flag_of_Singapore.svg/40px-Flag_of_Singapore.svg.png) [Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_national_football_team "Singapore national football team") (148) \| ## Group stage \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=6 "Edit section: Group stage")\] All times are local, [SAST](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia_Standard_Time "Saudi Arabia Standard Time") ([UTC+3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UTC%2B03:00 "UTC+03:00")). ### Group A \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=7 "Edit section: Group A")\] \| Pos \| Team[v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Template talk:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Special:EditPage/Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") \| Pld \| W \| D \| L \| GF \| GA \| GD \| Pts \| Qualification \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| 1 \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg.png) [Saudi Arabia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia_national_football_team "Saudi Arabia national football team") (H) \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| Advance to [knockout stage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) \| \| 2 \| A2 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| \| 3 \| A3 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| Possible [knockout stage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) based on [ranking](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Ranking_of_third-placed_teams) \| \| 4 \| A4 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| First match(es) will be played: 7 January 2027. Source: AFC (H) Hosts 7 January 2027 (2027-01-07) \| [Saudi Arabia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia_national_football_team "Saudi Arabia national football team") ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg.png) \| Match 1 \| A4 \| \|---\|---\|---\| [King Fahd Sports City Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Fahd_Sports_City_Stadium "King Fahd Sports City Stadium"), [Riyadh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyadh "Riyadh") 8 January 2027 (2027-01-08) \| A2 \| Match \| A3 \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 12 January 2027 (2027-01-12) \| A3 \| Match 13 \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg.png) [Saudi Arabia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia_national_football_team "Saudi Arabia national football team") \| \|---\|---\|---\| [King Fahd Sports City Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Fahd_Sports_City_Stadium "King Fahd Sports City Stadium"), [Riyadh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyadh "Riyadh") 12 January 2027 (2027-01-12) \| A4 \| Match \| A2 \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 17 January 2027 (2027-01-17) \| [Saudi Arabia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia_national_football_team "Saudi Arabia national football team") ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg.png) \| Match 27 \| A2 \| \|---\|---\|---\| [King Abdullah Sports City Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Abdullah_Sports_City_Stadium "King Abdullah Sports City Stadium"), [Jeddah](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeddah "Jeddah") 17 January 2027 (2027-01-17) \| A3 \| Match \| A4 \| \|---\|---\|---\| ### Group B \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=8 "Edit section: Group B")\] \| Pos \| Team[v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Template talk:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Special:EditPage/Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") \| Pld \| W \| D \| L \| GF \| GA \| GD \| Pts \| Qualification \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| 1 \| B1 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| Advance to [knockout stage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) \| \| 2 \| B2 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| \| 3 \| B3 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| Possible [knockout stage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) based on [ranking](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Ranking_of_third-placed_teams) \| \| 4 \| B4 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| First match(es) will be played: January 2027. Source: AFC 8 January 2027 (2027-01-08) \| B1 \| Match \| B4 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 8 January 2027 (2027-01-08) \| B2 \| Match \| B3 \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 13 January 2027 (2027-01-13) \| B3 \| Match \| B1 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 13 January 2027 (2027-01-13) \| B4 \| Match \| B2 \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 18 January 2027 (2027-01-18) \| B1 \| Match \| B2 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 18 January 2027 (2027-01-18) \| B3 \| Match \| B4 \| \|---\|---\|---\| ### Group C \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=9 "Edit section: Group C")\] \| Pos \| Team[v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Template talk:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Special:EditPage/Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") \| Pld \| W \| D \| L \| GF \| GA \| GD \| Pts \| Qualification \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| 1 \| C1 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| Advance to [knockout stage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) \| \| 2 \| C2 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| \| 3 \| C3 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| Possible [knockout stage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) based on [ranking](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Ranking_of_third-placed_teams) \| \| 4 \| C4 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| First match(es) will be played: January 2027. Source: AFC 9 January 2027 (2027-01-09) \| C1 \| Match \| C4 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 9 January 2027 (2027-01-09) \| C2 \| Match \| C3 \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 13 January 2027 (2027-01-13) \| C3 \| Match \| C1 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 14 January 2027 (2027-01-14) \| C4 \| Match \| C2 \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 18 January 2027 (2027-01-18) \| C1 \| Match \| C2 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 18 January 2027 (2027-01-18) \| C3 \| Match \| C4 \| \|---\|---\|---\| ### Group D \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=10 "Edit section: Group D")\] \| Pos \| Team[v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Template talk:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Special:EditPage/Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") \| Pld \| W \| D \| L \| GF \| GA \| GD \| Pts \| Qualification \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| 1 \| D1 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| Advance to [knockout stage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) \| \| 2 \| D2 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| \| 3 \| D3 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| Possible [knockout stage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) based on [ranking](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Ranking_of_third-placed_teams) \| \| 4 \| D4 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| First match(es) will be played: January 2027. Source: AFC 9 January 2027 (2027-01-09) \| D1 \| Match \| D4 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 10 January 2027 (2027-01-10) \| D2 \| Match \| D3 \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 14 January 2027 (2027-01-14) \| D3 \| Match \| D1 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 14 January 2027 (2027-01-14) \| D4 \| Match \| D2 \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 19 January 2027 (2027-01-19) \| D1 \| Match \| D2 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 19 January 2027 (2027-01-19) \| D3 \| Match \| D4 \| \|---\|---\|---\| ### Group E \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=11 "Edit section: Group E")\] \| Pos \| Team[v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Template talk:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Special:EditPage/Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") \| Pld \| W \| D \| L \| GF \| GA \| GD \| Pts \| Qualification \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| 1 \| E1 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| Advance to [knockout stage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) \| \| 2 \| E2 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| \| 3 \| E3 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| Possible [knockout stage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) based on [ranking](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Ranking_of_third-placed_teams) \| \| 4 \| E4 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| First match(es) will be played: January 2027. Source: AFC 10 January 2027 (2027-01-10) \| E1 \| Match \| E4 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 10 January 2027 (2027-01-10) \| E2 \| Match \| E3 \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 15 January 2027 (2027-01-15) \| E3 \| Match \| E1 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 15 January 2027 (2027-01-15) \| E4 \| Match \| E2 \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 20 January 2027 (2027-01-20) \| E1 \| Match \| E2 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 20 January 2027 (2027-01-20) \| E3 \| Match \| E4 \| \|---\|---\|---\| ### Group F \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=12 "Edit section: Group F")\] \| Pos \| Team[v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Template talk:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Special:EditPage/Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") \| Pld \| W \| D \| L \| GF \| GA \| GD \| Pts \| Qualification \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| 1 \| F1 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| Advance to [knockout stage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) \| \| 2 \| F2 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| \| 3 \| F3 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| Possible [knockout stage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) based on [ranking](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Ranking_of_third-placed_teams) \| \| 4 \| F4 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| First match(es) will be played: January 2027. Source: AFC 11 January 2027 (2027-01-11) \| F1 \| Match \| F4 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 11 January 2027 (2027-01-11) \| F2 \| Match \| F3 \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 16 January 2027 (2027-01-16) \| F3 \| Match \| F1 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 16 January 2027 (2027-01-16) \| F4 \| Match \| F2 \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 20 January 2027 (2027-01-20) \| F1 \| Match \| F2 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 20 January 2027 (2027-01-20) \| F3 \| Match \| F4 \| \|---\|---\|---\| ### Ranking of third-placed teams \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=13 "Edit section: Ranking of third-placed teams")\] The four best third-placed teams from the six groups advanced to the knockout stage along with the six group winners and six runners-up. \| Pos \| Grp \| Team[v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Template talk:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Special:EditPage/Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") \| Pld \| W \| D \| L \| GF \| GA \| GD \| Pts \| Qualification \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| 1 \| [A](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Group_A) \| Third place Group A \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| Advance to [knockout stage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) \| \| 2 \| [B](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Group_B) \| Third place Group B \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| \| 3 \| [C](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Group_C) \| Third place Group C \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| \| 4 \| [D](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Group_D) \| Third place Group D \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| \| 5 \| [E](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Group_E) \| Third place Group E \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| \| 6 \| [F](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Group_F) \| Third place Group F \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| First match(es) will be played: 15 January 2027. Source: AFC ## Knockout stage \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=14 "Edit section: Knockout stage")\] In the knockout stage, [extra time](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overtime_\(sports\)#Association_football "Overtime (sports)") and a [penalty shoot-out](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penalty_shoot-out_\(association_football\) "Penalty shoot-out (association football)") will be used to decide the winner if necessary. \| Third-placed teams qualify from groups \| \| 1A vs \| 1B vs \| 1C vs \| 1D vs \| \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| A \| B \| C \| D \| \| \| 3C \| 3D \| 3A \| 3B \| \| A \| B \| C \| \| E \| \| 3C \| 3A \| 3B \| 3E \| \| A \| B \| C \| \| \| F \| 3C \| 3A \| 3B \| 3F \| \| A \| B \| \| D \| E \| \| 3D \| 3A \| 3B \| 3E \| \| A \| B \| \| D \| \| F \| 3D \| 3A \| 3B \| 3F \| \| A \| B \| \| \| E \| F \| 3E \| 3A \| 3B \| 3F \| \| A \| \| C \| D \| E \| \| 3C \| 3D \| 3A \| 3E \| \| A \| \| C \| D \| \| F \| 3C \| 3D \| 3A \| 3F \| \| A \| \| C \| \| E \| F \| 3C \| 3A \| 3F \| 3E \| \| A \| \| \| D \| E \| F \| 3D \| 3A \| 3F \| 3E \| \| \| B \| C \| D \| E \| \| 3C \| 3D \| 3B \| 3E \| \| \| B \| C \| D \| \| F \| 3C \| 3D \| 3B \| 3F \| \| \| B \| C \| \| E \| F \| 3E \| 3C \| 3B \| 3F \| \| \| B \| \| D \| E \| F \| 3E \| 3D \| 3B \| 3F \| \| \| \| C \| D \| E \| F \| 3C \| 3D \| 3F \| 3E \| ### Bracket \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=15 "Edit section: Bracket")\] \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| \| [Round of 16](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Round_of_16) \| \| [Quarter-finals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Quarter-finals) \| \| [Semi-finals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Semi-finals) \| \| [Final](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Final) \| \| \| \| \| 22 January – [Riyadh (Kingdom)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_Arena "Kingdom Arena") \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Runner-up Group A \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 28 January – [Riyadh (Kingdom)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_Arena "Kingdom Arena") \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Runner-up Group C \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Match 37 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 23 January – [Riyadh (Imam Mohamed)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imam_Mohammad_Ibn_Saud_Islamic_University "Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University") \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Match 39 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Group D \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 1 February – [Al Khobar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aramco_Stadium "Aramco Stadium") \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Third Group B/E/F \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Match 45 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 22 January – [Riyadh (Al - Shabab)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Shabab_Club_Stadium "Al-Shabab Club Stadium") \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Match 46 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Group B \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 28 January – [Jeddah (King Abdullah)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Abdullah_Sports_City_Stadium "King Abdullah Sports City Stadium") \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Third Group A/C/D \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Match 38 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 24 January – [Riyadh (King Fahd)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Fahd_Sports_City_Stadium "King Fahd Sports City Stadium") \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Match 41 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Group F \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 5 February – [Riyadh (King Fahd)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Fahd_Sports_City_Stadium "King Fahd Sports City Stadium") \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Runner-up Group E \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Match 49 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 25 January – [Jeddah (King Abdullah)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Abdullah_Sports_City_Stadium "King Abdullah Sports City Stadium") \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Match 50 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Group C \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 29 January – [Riyadh (King Fahd)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Fahd_Sports_City_Stadium "King Fahd Sports City Stadium") \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Third Group A/B/F \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Match 44 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 25 January – [Riyadh (King Saud)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Saud_University_Stadium "King Saud University Stadium") \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Match 43 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Group E \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 2 February – [Jeddah (King Abdullah)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Abdullah_Sports_City_Stadium "King Abdullah Sports City Stadium") \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Runner-up Group D \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Match 47 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 23 January – [Al Khobar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aramco_Stadium "Aramco Stadium") \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Match 48 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Group A \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 29 January – [Al Khobar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aramco_Stadium "Aramco Stadium") \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Third Group C/D/E \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Match 40 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 24 January – [Jeddah (Prince Abdullah)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Abdullah_Al-Faisal_Sports_City_Stadium "Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium") \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Match 42 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Runner-up Group B \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Runner-up Group F \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| All times are local, [SAST](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia_Standard_Time "Saudi Arabia Standard Time") ([UTC+3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UTC%2B03:00 "UTC+03:00")). ### Round of 16 \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=16 "Edit section: Round of 16")\] 22 January 2027 (2027-01-22) \| Runner-up Group A \| Match 37 \| Runner-up Group C \| \|---\|---\|---\| [Kingdom Arena](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_Arena "Kingdom Arena"), [Riyadh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyadh "Riyadh") * 22 January 2027 (2027-01-22) \| Winner Group B \| Match 38 \| Third Group A/C/D \| \|---\|---\|---\| [Al-Shabab Club Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Shabab_Club_Stadium "Al-Shabab Club Stadium"), [Riyadh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyadh "Riyadh") * 23 January 2027 (2027-01-23) \| Winner Group D \| Match 39 \| Third Group B/E/F \| \|---\|---\|---\| [Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud University Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imam_Mohammad_Ibn_Saud_Islamic_University "Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University"), [Riyadh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyadh "Riyadh") * 23 January 2027 (2027-01-23) \| Winner Group A \| Match 40 \| Third Group C/D/E \| \|---\|---\|---\| [Al Khobar Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aramco_Stadium "Aramco Stadium"), [Al Khobar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Khobar "Al Khobar") * 24 January 2027 (2027-01-24) \| Winner Group F \| Match 41 \| Runner-up Group E \| \|---\|---\|---\| [King Fahd Sports City Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Fahd_Sports_City_Stadium "King Fahd Sports City Stadium"), [Riyadh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyadh "Riyadh") * 24 January 2027 (2027-01-24) \| Runner-up Group B \| Match 42 \| Runner-up Group F \| \|---\|---\|---\| [Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Abdullah_Al-Faisal_Sports_City_Stadium "Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium"), [Jeddah](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeddah "Jeddah") * 25 January 2027 (2027-01-25) \| Winner Group E \| Match 43 \| Runner-up Group D \| \|---\|---\|---\| [King Saud University Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Saud_University_Stadium "King Saud University Stadium"), [Riyadh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyadh "Riyadh") * 25 January 2027 (2027-01-25) \| Winner Group C \| Match 44 \| Third Group A/B/F \| \|---\|---\|---\| [King Abdullah Sports City Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Abdullah_Sports_City_Stadium "King Abdullah Sports City Stadium"), [Jeddah](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeddah "Jeddah") ### Quarter-finals \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=17 "Edit section: Quarter-finals")\] 28 January 2027 (2027-01-28) \| Winner Match 37 \| Match 45 \| Winner Match 39 \| \|---\|---\|---\| [Kingdom Arena](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_Arena "Kingdom Arena"), [Riyadh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyadh "Riyadh") * 28 January 2027 (2027-01-28) \| Winner Match 38 \| Match 46 \| Winner Match 41 \| \|---\|---\|---\| [King Abdullah Sports City Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Abdullah_Sports_City_Stadium "King Abdullah Sports City Stadium"), [Jeddah](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeddah "Jeddah") * 29 January 2027 (2027-01-29) \| Winner Match 44 \| Match 47 \| Winner Match 43 \| \|---\|---\|---\| [King Fahd Sports City Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Fahd_Sports_City_Stadium "King Fahd Sports City Stadium"), [Riyadh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyadh "Riyadh") * 29 January 2027 (2027-01-29) \| Winner Match 40 \| Match 48 \| Winner Match 42 \| \|---\|---\|---\| [Al Khobar Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aramco_Stadium "Aramco Stadium"), [Al Khobar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Khobar "Al Khobar") ### Semi-finals \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=18 "Edit section: Semi-finals")\] 1 February 2027 (2027-02-01) \| Winner Match 45 \| Match 49 \| Winner Match 46 \| \|---\|---\|---\| [Al Khobar Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aramco_Stadium "Aramco Stadium"), [Al Khobar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Khobar "Al Khobar") * 2 February 2027 (2027-02-02) \| Winner Match 47 \| Match 50 \| Winner Match 48 \| \|---\|---\|---\| [King Abdullah Sports City Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Abdullah_Sports_City_Stadium "King Abdullah Sports City Stadium"), [Jeddah](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeddah "Jeddah") ### Final \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=19 "Edit section: Final")\] 5 February 2027 (2027-02-05) \| Winner Match 49 \| Match 51 \| Winner Match 50 \| \|---\|---\|---\| [King Fahd Sports City Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Fahd_Sports_City_Stadium "King Fahd Sports City Stadium"), [Riyadh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyadh "Riyadh") ## Marketing \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=20 "Edit section: Marketing")\] ### Brand \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=21 "Edit section: Brand")\] The official logo was unveiled on 24 January 2026. It consists of a wordmark and a trophy symbol derived from [Najdi stepped geometry](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Najdi_architecture "Najdi architecture"), an architectural and decorative style native to Saudi Arabia. This geometric form, traditionally found in carved patterns, [Al Sadu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Sadu "Al Sadu") textiles, and regional ornamentation, is characterized by a stepped structure that emphasizes rhythm and balance. The logo is accompanied by decorative patterns referencing Najdi architectural motifs and traditional Saudi craftsmanship, commonly used in homes and doorways, symbolizing hospitality.[\[22\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-23) ### Sponsorship \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=22 "Edit section: Sponsorship")\] Official Global Partners - [Credit Saison](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Credit_Saison "Credit Saison") - [Neom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neom "Neom")[\[23\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-24) - [Qatar Airways](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar_Airways "Qatar Airways")[\[24\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-25) - [Visit Saudi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Tourism_Authority "Saudi Tourism Authority") Official Global Supporters - [Kelme](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelme_\(company\) "Kelme (company)")[\[25\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-26) - [Midea Group](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midea_Group "Midea Group")[\[26\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-27) - [Visa Inc.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_Inc. "Visa Inc.")[\[27\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-28) ## Broadcasting rights \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=23 "Edit section: Broadcasting rights")\] The broadcasters around the world that acquired the rights to the tournament included: \| Territory \| Broadcaster(s) \| Ref. \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Australia \| [Paramount+](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paramount%2B "Paramount+") and [Network 10](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_10 "Network 10") \| [\[28\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-29) \| \| India \| [FanCode](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FanCode "FanCode") \| [\[29\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-30) \| \| Indonesia \| [MNC Media](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Media_Nusantara_Citra "Media Nusantara Citra") \| [\[30\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-31) \| \| MENA \| [beIN Sports](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BeIN_Sports "BeIN Sports") \| [\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-32)[\[32\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-33) \| \| South Korea \| [Coupang](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coupang "Coupang") \| [\[33\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-34) \| \| Thailand \| [BG Sports](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BG_Pathum_United_F.C. "BG Pathum United F.C.") \| [\[34\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-35) \| \| Vietnam \| [TV360](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viettel "Viettel") \| [\[35\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-36) \| ## See also \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=24 "Edit section: See also")\] - [Football in Saudi Arabia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_in_Saudi_Arabia "Football in Saudi Arabia") ## Notes \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=25 "Edit section: Notes")\] 1. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-20) On 26 September 2025, FIFA [sanctioned](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_football_naturalisation_scandal "Malaysian football naturalisation scandal") the [Football Association of Malaysia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_Association_of_Malaysia "Football Association of Malaysia") and seven players for using falsified eligibility documents. These players played in the match against Nepal and Vietnam.[\[18\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-18) On 5 March 2026, the CAS uphold the sanctions against Malaysia for which AFC overturned Malaysia wins against Nepal (on 25 March 2025) and Vietnam (on 10 June 2025) were overturned to 0–3 defeats on 17 March 2026.[\[19\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-19) The decision effectively qualified Vietnam and eliminated Malaysia, and this date represents the day that the decision was announced. ## References \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=26 "Edit section: References")\] 1. ^ [a](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-2027host_1-0) [b](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-2027host_1-1) ["Saudi Arabia confirmed as hosts of the AFC Asian Cup 2027"](https://www.the-afc.com/en/about_afc/afc_congress/news/saudi_arabia_confirmed_as_hosts_of_the_afc_asian_cup_2027.html). Asian Football Confederation. 1 February 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2023. 2. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-2) ["Men's International Match Calendar 2023-2030"](https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/3123d37097318f7f/original/Men-s-International-Match-Calendar-2023-2030_EN.pdf) (PDF). FIFA. April 2023. Retrieved 12 May 2023. 3. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-3)** ["AFC announces discontinuation of bidding process for AFC Asian Cup™ 2031 and 2035"](https://www.the-afc.com/en/more/afc_news.html/news/afc-announces-discontinuation-of-bidding-process-for-afc-asian-cup-2031-and-2035-1?fbclid=IwY2xjawQpsuVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeDZ8bAnqeWkfGxJepNVOAqzhEdUXfB3Xj838Bpn9svc78zIJp0vDwetIKOBw_aem_xxjMIMF4HfVLICMnnR30uQ). the-afc.com. [Asian Football Confederation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_Football_Confederation "Asian Football Confederation"). 20 March 2026. Retrieved 20 March 2026. 4. 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Readable Markdown	From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia \| AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 كأس آسيا المملكة العربية السعودية 2027 \| \| \|---\|---\| \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/87/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_logo.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_logo.png) \| \| \| Tournament details \| \| \| Host country \| Saudi Arabia \| \| Dates \| 7 January – 5 February \| \| Teams \| 24 (from 1 confederation) \| \| Venue \| 8 (in 3 host cities) \| \| ← [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup")[2031](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2031_AFC_Asian_Cup "2031 AFC Asian Cup") → \| \| The 2027 AFC Asian Cup will be the 19th edition of the [AFC Asian Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFC_Asian_Cup "AFC Asian Cup"), the quadrennial international men's [football](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_football "Association football") championship of [Asia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia "Asia") organised by the [Asian Football Confederation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_Football_Confederation "Asian Football Confederation") (AFC). The tournament will involve 24 national teams after the expansion in [2019](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_AFC_Asian_Cup "2019 AFC Asian Cup"). It will be held in [Saudi Arabia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia "Saudi Arabia") from 7 January to 5 February 2027.[\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-2027host-1)[\[2\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-2) The tournament will return to its usual four-year cycle, after the [2023 edition](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") was postponed to 2024 due to the removal of [China](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China "China") as hosts and high summer temperatures in [Qatar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar "Qatar"). This will be the final time the tournament will be held on an odd-numbered year after 20 years from [2007](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_AFC_Asian_Cup "2007 AFC Asian Cup"), as the tournament moves to even-numbered year like [2004](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_AFC_Asian_Cup "2004 AFC Asian Cup") due to [FIFA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA "FIFA") concerning a potential revision to the [international match calendar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_International_Match_Calendar "FIFA International Match Calendar").[\[3\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-3)[\[4\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-4) [Qatar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar_national_football_team "Qatar national football team") are the two-time defending champions. AFC confirmed the list of member associations expressed their interests to host 2027 Asian Cup before the 30 June 2020 deadline,[\[5\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-5) and they gave their necessary letters of undertaking in November.[\[6\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-6) On 17 October 2022, the AFC Executive Committee announced that the host of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup would be chosen by the AFC Congress at its next meeting on 1 February 2023 in [Manama](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manama "Manama"), [Bahrain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahrain "Bahrain").[\[7\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-7)[\[8\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-8) However, [India](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India "India"), one of the last two bidders, withdrew on 5 December[\[9\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-9) leaving Saudi Arabia as the only remaining bidder. On 1 February, the AFC confirmed that Saudi Arabia won the bid and will host the tournament for the first time.[\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-2027host-1) [![Map](https://maps.wikimedia.org/img/osm,4,23,44.5,300x220.png?lang=en)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Map/4/23/44.5/en) [![About OpenStreetMaps](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1c/Transparent.svg/20px-Transparent.svg.png)](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright "About OpenStreetMaps") [![Maps: terms of use](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1c/Transparent.svg/20px-Transparent.svg.png)](https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Policy:Maps_Terms_of_Use "Maps: terms of use") 500km 311miles [![Riyadh](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/02/Transparent_square.svg/20px-Transparent_square.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyadh "Riyadh") [![Riyadh](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/02/Transparent_square.svg/20px-Transparent_square.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyadh "Riyadh") [![Khobar](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/02/Transparent_square.svg/20px-Transparent_square.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khobar "Khobar") [![Khobar](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/02/Transparent_square.svg/20px-Transparent_square.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khobar "Khobar") [![Jeddah](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/02/Transparent_square.svg/20px-Transparent_square.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeddah "Jeddah") [![Jeddah](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/02/Transparent_square.svg/20px-Transparent_square.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeddah "Jeddah") Location of the host cities of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. The 2027 AFC Asian Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia from 7 January to 5 February 2027. The tournament will be played across eight stadiums in the cities of [Riyadh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyadh "Riyadh"), [Jeddah](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeddah "Jeddah"), and [Khobar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khobar "Khobar").[\[10\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-10)[\[11\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-11)[\[12\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-12) \| City \| Stadium \| Capacity \| Image \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| [Riyadh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyadh "Riyadh") \| [King Fahd Sports City Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Fahd_Sports_City_Stadium "King Fahd Sports City Stadium") \| 70,200 (after renovation) \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2a/Flag_of_None.svg/250px-Flag_of_None.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_None.svg) \| \| [King Saud University Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Saud_University_Stadium "King Saud University Stadium") \| 26,004 \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/78/Inside_King_Saud_University_Stadium.jpg/250px-Inside_King_Saud_University_Stadium.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Inside_King_Saud_University_Stadium.jpg) \| \| \| [Kingdom Arena](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_Arena "Kingdom Arena") \| 30,000 \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2a/Flag_of_None.svg/250px-Flag_of_None.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_None.svg) \| \| \| [Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud University Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imam_Mohammad_Ibn_Saud_Islamic_University "Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University") \| 21,000 \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2a/Flag_of_None.svg/250px-Flag_of_None.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_None.svg) \| \| \| [Al Shabab Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Shabab_Club_Stadium "Al-Shabab Club Stadium") \| 13,537 \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2a/Flag_of_None.svg/250px-Flag_of_None.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_None.svg) \| \| \| [Jeddah](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeddah "Jeddah") \| [King Abdullah Sports City Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Abdullah_Sports_City_Stadium "King Abdullah Sports City Stadium") \| 62,345 \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/68/Jawhara_Stadium.jpg/250px-Jawhara_Stadium.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Jawhara_Stadium.jpg) \| \| [Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Abdullah_Al-Faisal_Sports_City_Stadium "Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium") \| 27,000 \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f6/Prince_Abdullah_Al-Faisal_Sports_City.jpg/250px-Prince_Abdullah_Al-Faisal_Sports_City.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Prince_Abdullah_Al-Faisal_Sports_City.jpg) \| \| \| [Khobar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khobar "Khobar") \| [Aramco Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aramco_Stadium "Aramco Stadium") \| 46,096 (new) \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2a/Flag_of_None.svg/250px-Flag_of_None.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_None.svg) \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cd/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_map.svg/250px-2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_map.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_map.svg) Qualification status Teams qualified Teams still able to qualify Teams failed to qualify Withdrew or excluded Not an AFC member The first two rounds of qualification acted as part of the [Asian qualification](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_\(AFC\) "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)") for the [2026 FIFA World Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup "2026 FIFA World Cup"). Saudi Arabia, which received automatic qualification for the Asian Cup as host, also participated in the qualifiers to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.[\[13\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-13) The [Northern Mariana Islands](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Mariana_Islands_national_football_team "Northern Mariana Islands national football team"), whose football association became the 47th full AFC member during the confederation's 30th Congress on 9 December 2020,[\[14\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-14) was only eligible to enter the qualification tournament for the Asian Cup, but was ultimately excluded.[\[15\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-15) [Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_national_football_team "Singapore national football team") has qualified for the first time on merit, having only previously appeared in [1984](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984_AFC_Asian_Cup "1984 AFC Asian Cup") as hosts.[\[16\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-16)[\[17\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-h751-17) [North Korea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Korea_national_football_team "North Korea national football team") returned after missing the previous tournament in [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup"), while [Kuwait](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait_national_football_team "Kuwait national football team") return to the tournament having last appeared in [2015](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_AFC_Asian_Cup "2015 AFC Asian Cup"). Three nations from the previous [edition](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") failed to qualify — [India](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India_national_football_team "India national football team"), [Hong Kong](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong_national_football_team "Hong Kong national football team") and [Malaysia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysia_national_football_team "Malaysia national football team"). India and Hong Kong were eliminated by Singapore after respectively placing fourth and second in their [third round group](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_third_round#Group_C "2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round"). Malaysia was found guilty using [falsified eligibility documents](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_football_naturalisation_scandal "Malaysian football naturalisation scandal") and effectively ousted after having two victories being overturned, handing the ticket to its [ASEAN](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASEAN "ASEAN") competitor [Vietnam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_national_football_team "Vietnam national football team"). [Iran](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran_national_football_team "Iran national football team") meanwhile extended their qualification record; this was their sixteenth straight appearance in the tournament, having qualified for every edition since [1968](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968_AFC_Asian_Cup "1968 AFC Asian Cup"). \| Team \| Method of qualification \| Date of qualification \| Finals appearances \| First appearance \| Last appearance \| Previous best performance \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg.png) [Saudi Arabia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia_national_football_team "Saudi Arabia national football team") \| Hosts \| 1 February 2023 \| 12th \| [1984](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984_AFC_Asian_Cup "1984 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Winners ([1984](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984_AFC_Asian_Cup "1984 AFC Asian Cup"), [1988](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1988_AFC_Asian_Cup "1988 AFC Asian Cup"), [1996](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1996_AFC_Asian_Cup "1996 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/88/Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg.png) [Australia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_men%27s_national_soccer_team "Australia men's national soccer team") \| [Second round Group I](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_I "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") winners \| 26 March 2024 \| 6th \| [2007](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_AFC_Asian_Cup "2007 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Winners ([2015](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_AFC_Asian_Cup "2015 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f6/Flag_of_Iraq.svg/40px-Flag_of_Iraq.svg.png) [Iraq](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraq_national_football_team "Iraq national football team") \| [Second round Group F](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_F "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") winners \| 26 March 2024 \| 11th \| [1972](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1972_AFC_Asian_Cup "1972 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Winners ([2007](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_AFC_Asian_Cup "2007 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/ca/Flag_of_Iran.svg/40px-Flag_of_Iran.svg.png) [Iran](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran_national_football_team "Iran national football team") \| [Second round Group E](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_E "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") winners \| 26 March 2024 \| 16th \| [1968](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968_AFC_Asian_Cup "1968 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Winners ([1968](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968_AFC_Asian_Cup "1968 AFC Asian Cup"), [1972](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1972_AFC_Asian_Cup "1972 AFC Asian Cup"), [1976](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1976_AFC_Asian_Cup "1976 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/84/Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg/40px-Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg.png) [Uzbekistan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uzbekistan_national_football_team "Uzbekistan national football team") \| [Second round Group E](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_E "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") runners-up \| 26 March 2024 \| 9th \| [1996](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1996_AFC_Asian_Cup "1996 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Fourth place ([2011](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_AFC_Asian_Cup "2011 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Flag_of_Qatar.svg/40px-Flag_of_Qatar.svg.png) [Qatar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar_national_football_team "Qatar national football team") \| [Second round Group A](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_A "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") winners \| 26 March 2024 \| 12th \| [1980](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980_AFC_Asian_Cup "1980 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Winners ([2019](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_AFC_Asian_Cup "2019 AFC Asian Cup"), [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cb/Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates.svg.png) [United Arab Emirates](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Arab_Emirates_national_football_team "United Arab Emirates national football team") \| [Second round Group H](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_H "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") winners \| 26 March 2024 \| 12th \| [1980](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980_AFC_Asian_Cup "1980 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Runners-up ([1996](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1996_AFC_Asian_Cup "1996 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/40px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png) [Japan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_national_football_team "Japan national football team") \| [Second round Group B](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_B "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") winners \| 2 April 2024 \| 11th \| [1988](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1988_AFC_Asian_Cup "1988 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Winners ([1992](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1992_AFC_Asian_Cup "1992 AFC Asian Cup"), [2000](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000_AFC_Asian_Cup "2000 AFC Asian Cup"), [2004](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_AFC_Asian_Cup "2004 AFC Asian Cup"), [2011](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_AFC_Asian_Cup "2011 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg/40px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png) [South Korea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea_national_football_team "South Korea national football team") \| [Second round Group C](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_C "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") winners \| 6 June 2024 \| 16th \| [1956](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1956_AFC_Asian_Cup "1956 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Winners ([1956](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1956_AFC_Asian_Cup "1956 AFC Asian Cup"), [1960](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1960_AFC_Asian_Cup "1960 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/dd/Flag_of_Oman.svg/40px-Flag_of_Oman.svg.png) [Oman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oman_national_football_team "Oman national football team") \| [Second round Group D](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_D "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") winners \| 6 June 2024 \| 6th \| [2004](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_AFC_Asian_Cup "2004 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Round of 16 ([2019](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_AFC_Asian_Cup "2019 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/00/Flag_of_Palestine.svg/40px-Flag_of_Palestine.svg.png) [Palestine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palestine_national_football_team "Palestine national football team") \| [Second round Group I](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_I "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") runners-up \| 6 June 2024 \| 4th \| [2015](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_AFC_Asian_Cup "2015 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Round of 16 ([2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2c/Flag_of_Bahrain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Bahrain.svg.png) [Bahrain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahrain_national_football_team "Bahrain national football team") \| [Second round Group H](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_H "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") runners-up \| 6 June 2024 \| 8th \| [1988](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1988_AFC_Asian_Cup "1988 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Fourth place ([2004](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_AFC_Asian_Cup "2004 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c0/Flag_of_Jordan.svg/40px-Flag_of_Jordan.svg.png) [Jordan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_national_football_team "Jordan national football team") \| [Second round Group G](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_G "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") winners \| 6 June 2024 \| 6th \| [2004](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_AFC_Asian_Cup "2004 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Runners-up ([2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fa/Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg.png) [China](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_national_football_team "China national football team") \| [Second round Group C](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_C "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") runners-up \| 11 June 2024 \| 14th \| [1976](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1976_AFC_Asian_Cup "1976 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Runners-up ([1984](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984_AFC_Asian_Cup "1984 AFC Asian Cup"), [2004](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_AFC_Asian_Cup "2004 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9f/Flag_of_Indonesia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Indonesia.svg.png) [Indonesia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesia_national_football_team "Indonesia national football team") \| [Second round Group F](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_F "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") runners-up \| 11 June 2024 \| 6th \| [1996](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1996_AFC_Asian_Cup "1996 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Round of 16 ([2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Flag_of_North_Korea.svg/40px-Flag_of_North_Korea.svg.png) [North Korea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Korea_national_football_team "North Korea national football team") \| [Second round Group B](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_B "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") runners-up \| 11 June 2024 \| 6th \| [1980](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980_AFC_Asian_Cup "1980 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2019](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_AFC_Asian_Cup "2019 AFC Asian Cup") \| Fourth place ([1980](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980_AFC_Asian_Cup "1980 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Flag_of_Kuwait.svg/40px-Flag_of_Kuwait.svg.png) [Kuwait](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait_national_football_team "Kuwait national football team") \| [Second round Group A](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_A "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") runners-up \| 11 June 2024 \| 11th \| [1972](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1972_AFC_Asian_Cup "1972 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2015](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_AFC_Asian_Cup "2015 AFC Asian Cup") \| Winners ([1980](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980_AFC_Asian_Cup "1980 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c7/Flag_of_Kyrgyzstan.svg/40px-Flag_of_Kyrgyzstan.svg.png) [Kyrgyzstan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyrgyzstan_national_football_team "Kyrgyzstan national football team") \| [Second round Group D](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round#Group_D "2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round") runners-up \| 11 June 2024 \| 3rd \| [2019](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_AFC_Asian_Cup "2019 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Round of 16 ([2019](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_AFC_Asian_Cup "2019 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/54/Flag_of_Syria_%282025-%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Syria_%282025-%29.svg.png) [Syria](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syria_national_football_team "Syria national football team") \| [Third round Group E](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_third_round#Group_E "2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round") winners \| 14 October 2025 \| 8th \| [1980](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980_AFC_Asian_Cup "1980 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Round of 16 ([2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/48/Flag_of_Singapore.svg/40px-Flag_of_Singapore.svg.png) [Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_national_football_team "Singapore national football team") \| [Third round Group C](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_third_round#Group_C "2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round") winners \| 18 November 2025 \| 2nd \| [1984](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984_AFC_Asian_Cup "1984 AFC Asian Cup") \| [1984](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984_AFC_Asian_Cup "1984 AFC Asian Cup") \| Group stage ([1984](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984_AFC_Asian_Cup "1984 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/21/Flag_of_Vietnam.svg/40px-Flag_of_Vietnam.svg.png) [Vietnam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_national_football_team "Vietnam national football team") \| [Third round Group F](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_third_round#Group_F "2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round") winners \| 17 March 2026[\[a\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-20) \| 6th \| [1956](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1956_AFC_Asian_Cup "1956 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Fourth place ([1956](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1956_AFC_Asian_Cup "1956 AFC Asian Cup"), [1960](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1960_AFC_Asian_Cup "1960 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a9/Flag_of_Thailand.svg/40px-Flag_of_Thailand.svg.png) [Thailand](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand_national_football_team "Thailand national football team") \| [Third round Group D](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_third_round#Group_D "2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round") winners \| 31 March 2026 \| 9th \| [1972](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1972_AFC_Asian_Cup "1972 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Third place ([1972](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1972_AFC_Asian_Cup "1972 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d0/Flag_of_Tajikistan.svg/40px-Flag_of_Tajikistan.svg.png) [Tajikistan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tajikistan_national_football_team "Tajikistan national football team") \| [Third round Group A](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_third_round#Group_A "2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round") winners \| 31 March 2026 \| 2nd \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup") \| Quarter-finals ([2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup "2023 AFC Asian Cup")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/59/Flag_of_Lebanon.svg/40px-Flag_of_Lebanon.svg.png) [Lebanon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanon_national_football_team "Lebanon national football team") / ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/89/Flag_of_Yemen.svg/40px-Flag_of_Yemen.svg.png) [Yemen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yemen_national_football_team "Yemen national football team") \| [Third round Group B](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_third_round#Group_B "2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round") winners \| 4 June 2026 \| \| \| \| \| The draw was originally to be held in [Riyadh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyadh "Riyadh") on 11 April 2026 at the [Diriyah Salwa Palace](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diriyah "Diriyah").[\[20\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-21) However, on 25 March 2026, the AFC announced that the draw would be postponed. \| Pot 1 \| Pot 2 \| Pot 3 \| Pot 4 \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg.png) [Saudi Arabia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia_national_football_team "Saudi Arabia national football team") (61) (hosts) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/40px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png) [Japan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_national_football_team "Japan national football team") (18) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/ca/Flag_of_Iran.svg/40px-Flag_of_Iran.svg.png) [Iran](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran_national_football_team "Iran national football team") (21) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg/40px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png) [South Korea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea_national_football_team "South Korea national football team") (22) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/88/Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg.png) [Australia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_men%27s_national_soccer_team "Australia men's national soccer team") (27) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/84/Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg/40px-Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg.png) [Uzbekistan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uzbekistan_national_football_team "Uzbekistan national football team") (50) \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Flag_of_Qatar.svg/40px-Flag_of_Qatar.svg.png) [Qatar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar_national_football_team "Qatar national football team") (56) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f6/Flag_of_Iraq.svg/40px-Flag_of_Iraq.svg.png) [Iraq](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraq_national_football_team "Iraq national football team") (59) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c0/Flag_of_Jordan.svg/40px-Flag_of_Jordan.svg.png) [Jordan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_national_football_team "Jordan national football team") (64) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cb/Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates.svg.png) [United Arab Emirates](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Arab_Emirates_national_football_team "United Arab Emirates national football team") (68) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/dd/Flag_of_Oman.svg/40px-Flag_of_Oman.svg.png) [Oman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oman_national_football_team "Oman national football team") (79) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/54/Flag_of_Syria_%282025-%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Syria_%282025-%29.svg.png) [Syria](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syria_national_football_team "Syria national football team") (84) \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2c/Flag_of_Bahrain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Bahrain.svg.png) [Bahrain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahrain_national_football_team "Bahrain national football team") (90) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a9/Flag_of_Thailand.svg/40px-Flag_of_Thailand.svg.png) [Thailand](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand_national_football_team "Thailand national football team") (93) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fa/Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg.png) [China](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_national_football_team "China national football team") (94) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/00/Flag_of_Palestine.svg/40px-Flag_of_Palestine.svg.png) [Palestine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palestine_national_football_team "Palestine national football team") (95) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/21/Flag_of_Vietnam.svg/40px-Flag_of_Vietnam.svg.png) [Vietnam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_national_football_team "Vietnam national football team") (98) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d0/Flag_of_Tajikistan.svg/40px-Flag_of_Tajikistan.svg.png) [Tajikistan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tajikistan_national_football_team "Tajikistan national football team") (100) \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c7/Flag_of_Kyrgyzstan.svg/40px-Flag_of_Kyrgyzstan.svg.png) [Kyrgyzstan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyrgyzstan_national_football_team "Kyrgyzstan national football team") (107) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/59/Flag_of_Lebanon.svg/40px-Flag_of_Lebanon.svg.png) [Lebanon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanon_national_football_team "Lebanon national football team") /![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/89/Flag_of_Yemen.svg/40px-Flag_of_Yemen.svg.png) [Yemen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yemen_national_football_team "Yemen national football team") ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Flag_of_North_Korea.svg/40px-Flag_of_North_Korea.svg.png) [North Korea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Korea_national_football_team "North Korea national football team") (118) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9f/Flag_of_Indonesia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Indonesia.svg.png) [Indonesia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesia_national_football_team "Indonesia national football team") (119) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Flag_of_Kuwait.svg/40px-Flag_of_Kuwait.svg.png) [Kuwait](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait_national_football_team "Kuwait national football team") (134) ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/48/Flag_of_Singapore.svg/40px-Flag_of_Singapore.svg.png) [Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_national_football_team "Singapore national football team") (148) \| \| Pos \| Team[v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Template talk:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Special:EditPage/Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") \| Pld \| W \| D \| L \| GF \| GA \| GD \| Pts \| Qualification \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| 1 \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg.png) [Saudi Arabia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia_national_football_team "Saudi Arabia national football team") (H) \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| Advance to [knockout stage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) \| \| 2 \| A2 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| \| 3 \| A3 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| Possible [knockout stage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) based on [ranking](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Ranking_of_third-placed_teams) \| \| 4 \| A4 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| First match(es) will be played: 7 January 2027. Source: AFC (H) Hosts 7 January 2027 \| [Saudi Arabia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia_national_football_team "Saudi Arabia national football team") ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg.png) \| Match 1 \| A4 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 8 January 2027 \| A2 \| Match \| A3 \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 12 January 2027 \| A3 \| Match 13 \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg.png) [Saudi Arabia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia_national_football_team "Saudi Arabia national football team") \| \|---\|---\|---\| 12 January 2027 \| A4 \| Match \| A2 \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 17 January 2027 \| [Saudi Arabia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia_national_football_team "Saudi Arabia national football team") ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg.png) \| Match 27 \| A2 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 17 January 2027 \| A3 \| Match \| A4 \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Pos \| Team[v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Template talk:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Special:EditPage/Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") \| Pld \| W \| D \| L \| GF \| GA \| GD \| Pts \| Qualification \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| 1 \| B1 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| Advance to [knockout stage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) \| \| 2 \| B2 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| \| 3 \| B3 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| Possible [knockout stage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) based on [ranking](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Ranking_of_third-placed_teams) \| \| 4 \| B4 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| First match(es) will be played: January 2027. Source: AFC 8 January 2027 \| B1 \| Match \| B4 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 8 January 2027 \| B2 \| Match \| B3 \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 13 January 2027 \| B3 \| Match \| B1 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 13 January 2027 \| B4 \| Match \| B2 \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 18 January 2027 \| B1 \| Match \| B2 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 18 January 2027 \| B3 \| Match \| B4 \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Pos \| Team[v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Template talk:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Special:EditPage/Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") \| Pld \| W \| D \| L \| GF \| GA \| GD \| Pts \| Qualification \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| 1 \| C1 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| Advance to [knockout stage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) \| \| 2 \| C2 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| \| 3 \| C3 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| Possible [knockout stage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) based on [ranking](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Ranking_of_third-placed_teams) \| \| 4 \| C4 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| First match(es) will be played: January 2027. Source: AFC 9 January 2027 \| C1 \| Match \| C4 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 9 January 2027 \| C2 \| Match \| C3 \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 13 January 2027 \| C3 \| Match \| C1 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 14 January 2027 \| C4 \| Match \| C2 \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 18 January 2027 \| C1 \| Match \| C2 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 18 January 2027 \| C3 \| Match \| C4 \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Pos \| Team[v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Template talk:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Special:EditPage/Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") \| Pld \| W \| D \| L \| GF \| GA \| GD \| Pts \| Qualification \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| 1 \| D1 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| Advance to [knockout stage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) \| \| 2 \| D2 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| \| 3 \| D3 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| Possible [knockout stage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) based on [ranking](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Ranking_of_third-placed_teams) \| \| 4 \| D4 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| First match(es) will be played: January 2027. Source: AFC 9 January 2027 \| D1 \| Match \| D4 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 10 January 2027 \| D2 \| Match \| D3 \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 14 January 2027 \| D3 \| Match \| D1 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 14 January 2027 \| D4 \| Match \| D2 \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 19 January 2027 \| D1 \| Match \| D2 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 19 January 2027 \| D3 \| Match \| D4 \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Pos \| Team[v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Template talk:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Special:EditPage/Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") \| Pld \| W \| D \| L \| GF \| GA \| GD \| Pts \| Qualification \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| 1 \| E1 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| Advance to [knockout stage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) \| \| 2 \| E2 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| \| 3 \| E3 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| Possible [knockout stage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) based on [ranking](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Ranking_of_third-placed_teams) \| \| 4 \| E4 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| First match(es) will be played: January 2027. Source: AFC 10 January 2027 \| E1 \| Match \| E4 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 10 January 2027 \| E2 \| Match \| E3 \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 15 January 2027 \| E3 \| Match \| E1 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 15 January 2027 \| E4 \| Match \| E2 \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 20 January 2027 \| E1 \| Match \| E2 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 20 January 2027 \| E3 \| Match \| E4 \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Pos \| Team[v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Template talk:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Special:EditPage/Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") \| Pld \| W \| D \| L \| GF \| GA \| GD \| Pts \| Qualification \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| 1 \| F1 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| Advance to [knockout stage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) \| \| 2 \| F2 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| \| 3 \| F3 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| Possible [knockout stage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) based on [ranking](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Ranking_of_third-placed_teams) \| \| 4 \| F4 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| First match(es) will be played: January 2027. Source: AFC 11 January 2027 \| F1 \| Match \| F4 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 11 January 2027 \| F2 \| Match \| F3 \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 16 January 2027 \| F3 \| Match \| F1 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 16 January 2027 \| F4 \| Match \| F2 \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 20 January 2027 \| F1 \| Match \| F2 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 20 January 2027 \| F3 \| Match \| F4 \| \|---\|---\|---\| ### Ranking of third-placed teams \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=13 "Edit section: Ranking of third-placed teams")\] The four best third-placed teams from the six groups advanced to the knockout stage along with the six group winners and six runners-up. \| Pos \| Grp \| Team[v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Template talk:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:2027_AFC_Asian_Cup_group_tables "Special:EditPage/Template:2027 AFC Asian Cup group tables") \| Pld \| W \| D \| L \| GF \| GA \| GD \| Pts \| Qualification \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| 1 \| [A](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Group_A) \| Third place Group A \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| Advance to [knockout stage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Knockout_stage) \| \| 2 \| [B](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Group_B) \| Third place Group B \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| \| 3 \| [C](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Group_C) \| Third place Group C \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| \| 4 \| [D](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Group_D) \| Third place Group D \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| \| 5 \| [E](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Group_E) \| Third place Group E \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| \| 6 \| [F](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Group_F) \| Third place Group F \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| \| First match(es) will be played: 15 January 2027. Source: AFC In the knockout stage, [extra time](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overtime_\(sports\)#Association_football "Overtime (sports)") and a [penalty shoot-out](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penalty_shoot-out_\(association_football\) "Penalty shoot-out (association football)") will be used to decide the winner if necessary. \| Third-placed teams qualify from groups \| \| 1A vs \| 1B vs \| 1C vs \| 1D vs \| \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| A \| B \| C \| D \| \| \| 3C \| 3D \| 3A \| 3B \| \| A \| B \| C \| \| E \| \| 3C \| 3A \| 3B \| 3E \| \| A \| B \| C \| \| \| F \| 3C \| 3A \| 3B \| 3F \| \| A \| B \| \| D \| E \| \| 3D \| 3A \| 3B \| 3E \| \| A \| B \| \| D \| \| F \| 3D \| 3A \| 3B \| 3F \| \| A \| B \| \| \| E \| F \| 3E \| 3A \| 3B \| 3F \| \| A \| \| C \| D \| E \| \| 3C \| 3D \| 3A \| 3E \| \| A \| \| C \| D \| \| F \| 3C \| 3D \| 3A \| 3F \| \| A \| \| C \| \| E \| F \| 3C \| 3A \| 3F \| 3E \| \| A \| \| \| D \| E \| F \| 3D \| 3A \| 3F \| 3E \| \| \| B \| C \| D \| E \| \| 3C \| 3D \| 3B \| 3E \| \| \| B \| C \| D \| \| F \| 3C \| 3D \| 3B \| 3F \| \| \| B \| C \| \| E \| F \| 3E \| 3C \| 3B \| 3F \| \| \| B \| \| D \| E \| F \| 3E \| 3D \| 3B \| 3F \| \| \| \| C \| D \| E \| F \| 3C \| 3D \| 3F \| 3E \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| \| [Round of 16](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Round_of_16) \| \| [Quarter-finals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Quarter-finals) \| \| [Semi-finals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Semi-finals) \| \| [Final](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#Final) \| \| \| \| \| 22 January – [Riyadh (Kingdom)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_Arena "Kingdom Arena") \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Runner-up Group A \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 28 January – [Riyadh (Kingdom)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_Arena "Kingdom Arena") \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Runner-up Group C \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Match 37 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 23 January – [Riyadh (Imam Mohamed)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imam_Mohammad_Ibn_Saud_Islamic_University "Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University") \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Match 39 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Group D \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 1 February – [Al Khobar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aramco_Stadium "Aramco Stadium") \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Third Group B/E/F \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Match 45 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 22 January – [Riyadh (Al - Shabab)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Shabab_Club_Stadium "Al-Shabab Club Stadium") \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Match 46 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Group B \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 28 January – [Jeddah (King Abdullah)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Abdullah_Sports_City_Stadium "King Abdullah Sports City Stadium") \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Third Group A/C/D \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Match 38 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 24 January – [Riyadh (King Fahd)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Fahd_Sports_City_Stadium "King Fahd Sports City Stadium") \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Match 41 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Group F \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 5 February – [Riyadh (King Fahd)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Fahd_Sports_City_Stadium "King Fahd Sports City Stadium") \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Runner-up Group E \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Match 49 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 25 January – [Jeddah (King Abdullah)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Abdullah_Sports_City_Stadium "King Abdullah Sports City Stadium") \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Match 50 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Group C \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 29 January – [Riyadh (King Fahd)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Fahd_Sports_City_Stadium "King Fahd Sports City Stadium") \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Third Group A/B/F \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Match 44 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 25 January – [Riyadh (King Saud)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Saud_University_Stadium "King Saud University Stadium") \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Match 43 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Group E \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 2 February – [Jeddah (King Abdullah)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Abdullah_Sports_City_Stadium "King Abdullah Sports City Stadium") \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Runner-up Group D \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Match 47 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 23 January – [Al Khobar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aramco_Stadium "Aramco Stadium") \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Match 48 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Group A \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 29 January – [Al Khobar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aramco_Stadium "Aramco Stadium") \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Third Group C/D/E \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Match 40 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 24 January – [Jeddah (Prince Abdullah)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Abdullah_Al-Faisal_Sports_City_Stadium "Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium") \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Winner Match 42 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Runner-up Group B \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Runner-up Group F \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| All times are local, [SAST](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia_Standard_Time "Saudi Arabia Standard Time") ([UTC+3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UTC%2B03:00 "UTC+03:00")). 22 January 2027 \| Runner-up Group A \| Match 37 \| Runner-up Group C \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 22 January 2027 \| Winner Group B \| Match 38 \| Third Group A/C/D \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 23 January 2027 \| Winner Group D \| Match 39 \| Third Group B/E/F \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 23 January 2027 \| Winner Group A \| Match 40 \| Third Group C/D/E \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 24 January 2027 \| Winner Group F \| Match 41 \| Runner-up Group E \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 24 January 2027 \| Runner-up Group B \| Match 42 \| Runner-up Group F \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 25 January 2027 \| Winner Group E \| Match 43 \| Runner-up Group D \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 25 January 2027 \| Winner Group C \| Match 44 \| Third Group A/B/F \| \|---\|---\|---\| 28 January 2027 \| Winner Match 37 \| Match 45 \| Winner Match 39 \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 28 January 2027 \| Winner Match 38 \| Match 46 \| Winner Match 41 \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 29 January 2027 \| Winner Match 44 \| Match 47 \| Winner Match 43 \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 29 January 2027 \| Winner Match 40 \| Match 48 \| Winner Match 42 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 1 February 2027 \| Winner Match 45 \| Match 49 \| Winner Match 46 \| \|---\|---\|---\| * 2 February 2027 \| Winner Match 47 \| Match 50 \| Winner Match 48 \| \|---\|---\|---\| 5 February 2027 \| Winner Match 49 \| Match 51 \| Winner Match 50 \| \|---\|---\|---\| The official logo was unveiled on 24 January 2026. It consists of a wordmark and a trophy symbol derived from [Najdi stepped geometry](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Najdi_architecture "Najdi architecture"), an architectural and decorative style native to Saudi Arabia. This geometric form, traditionally found in carved patterns, [Al Sadu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Sadu "Al Sadu") textiles, and regional ornamentation, is characterized by a stepped structure that emphasizes rhythm and balance. The logo is accompanied by decorative patterns referencing Najdi architectural motifs and traditional Saudi craftsmanship, commonly used in homes and doorways, symbolizing hospitality.[\[22\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-23) Official Global Partners - [Credit Saison](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Credit_Saison "Credit Saison") - [Neom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neom "Neom")[\[23\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-24) - [Qatar Airways](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar_Airways "Qatar Airways")[\[24\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-25) - [Visit Saudi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Tourism_Authority "Saudi Tourism Authority") Official Global Supporters - [Kelme](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelme_\(company\) "Kelme (company)")[\[25\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-26) - [Midea Group](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midea_Group "Midea Group")[\[26\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-27) - [Visa Inc.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_Inc. "Visa Inc.")[\[27\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-28) ## Broadcasting rights \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2027_AFC_Asian_Cup&action=edit&section=23 "Edit section: Broadcasting rights")\] The broadcasters around the world that acquired the rights to the tournament included: \| Territory \| Broadcaster(s) \| Ref. \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Australia \| [Paramount+](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paramount%2B "Paramount+") and [Network 10](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_10 "Network 10") \| [\[28\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-29) \| \| India \| [FanCode](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FanCode "FanCode") \| [\[29\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-30) \| \| Indonesia \| [MNC Media](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Media_Nusantara_Citra "Media Nusantara Citra") \| [\[30\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-31) \| \| MENA \| [beIN Sports](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BeIN_Sports "BeIN Sports") \| [\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-32)[\[32\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-33) \| \| South Korea \| [Coupang](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coupang "Coupang") \| [\[33\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-34) \| \| Thailand \| [BG Sports](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BG_Pathum_United_F.C. "BG Pathum United F.C.") \| [\[34\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-35) \| \| Vietnam \| [TV360](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viettel "Viettel") \| [\[35\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-36) \| - [Football in Saudi Arabia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_in_Saudi_Arabia "Football in Saudi Arabia") 1. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-20) On 26 September 2025, FIFA [sanctioned](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_football_naturalisation_scandal "Malaysian football naturalisation scandal") the [Football Association of Malaysia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_Association_of_Malaysia "Football Association of Malaysia") and seven players for using falsified eligibility documents. These players played in the match against Nepal and Vietnam.[\[18\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-18) On 5 March 2026, the CAS uphold the sanctions against Malaysia for which AFC overturned Malaysia wins against Nepal (on 25 March 2025) and Vietnam (on 10 June 2025) were overturned to 0–3 defeats on 17 March 2026.[\[19\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_note-19) The decision effectively qualified Vietnam and eliminated Malaysia, and this date represents the day that the decision was announced. 1. ^ [a](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-2027host_1-0) [b](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_AFC_Asian_Cup#cite_ref-2027host_1-1) ["Saudi Arabia confirmed as hosts of the AFC Asian Cup 2027"](https://www.the-afc.com/en/about_afc/afc_congress/news/saudi_arabia_confirmed_as_hosts_of_the_afc_asian_cup_2027.html). Asian Football Confederation. 1 February 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2023. 2. 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The AFC Asian Cup 2027 (Qualifiers Final Round) match between Malaysia and Nepal which took place on 25 March 2025 is forfeited by Malaysia. Accordingly, applying Article 25.1 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code, Malaysia shall be considered to have lost the AFC Asian Cup 2027 (Qualifiers Final Round) match between Malaysia and Nepal which took place on 25 March 2025 by a score of 0–3. 3. The AFC Asian Cup 2027 (Qualifiers Final Round) match between Malaysia and Vietnam which took place on 10 June 2025 is forfeited by Malaysia. Accordingly, applying Article 25.1 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code, Malaysia shall be considered to have lost the AFC Asian Cup 2027 (Qualifiers Final Round) match between Malaysia and Vietnam which took place on 10 June 2025 by a score of 0–3." 20. 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