AFC Asian Cup: The Premier Football Tournament in Asia
The AFC Asian Cup, also known as the Asia Cup football, is a prestigious international football tournament contested by national teams from Asia. The tournament has been held every four years since 1956 and features some of the top teams from the continent.
History of AFC Asian Cup
The first edition of the AFC Asian Cup was held in Hong Kong in 1956, with five participating nations.
| Nation |
Year |
Finish |
| Hong Kong |
1956 |
Champions |
| South Korea |
1956 |
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| Israel |
1956 |
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Current Status of AFC Asian Cup 2024 and AFC Asian Cup 2023
The latest edition, the AFC Asian Cup 2024, will be held in Qatar. The tournament has been scheduled to take place from January 12 to February 9, 2024.
The draw for the tournament took place on November 7, 2018, and saw 24 teams divided into six groups of four teams each.
Group Stage Draw: AFC Asian Cup 2024
| Group | Team A | Team B | Team C | Team D |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| A | Iran | Vietnam | Iraq | Lebanon |
| B | South Korea | United Arab Emirates | China | Palestine |
| C | Japan | Saudi Arabia | North Korea | Afghanistan |
| D | Uzbekistan | Oman | Bahrain | Syria |
The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage.
AFC Asian Cup 2023: Preview and Key Features
The AFC Asian Cup 2023 took place in Kuwait from January 12 to February 9, 2015. The tournament featured 16 teams divided into four groups of four teams each.
Group Stage Draw: AFC Asian Cup 2023
| Group | Team A | Team B | Team C | Team D |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| A | Australia | Bahrain | Palestine | North Korea |
| B | China | Iran | Thailand | Singapore |
| C | South Korea | Iraq | Kuwait | United Arab Emirates |
| D | Japan | Saudi Arabia | Qatar | Indonesia |
The top two teams from each group advanced to the knockout stage.
AFC Asian Cup: Key Statistics and Records
The AFC Asian Cup has been held a total of 17 times, with China holding the record for most
