Japan, Qatar Drawn Together in Asian Cup Finals
The 24-team draw also put Japan with Indonesia and Thailand as Saudi Arabia prepares to host the tournament for the first time.
- In RIYADH, four-time winner Japan was drawn into Group F with defending champion Qatar, Indonesia, and Thailand for the 2027 Asian Cup on Saturday.
- Saudi Arabia, which will also stage the 2034 World Cup, will host the 24-team tournament for the first time from Jan. 7-Feb. 5.
- Australia faces former champion Iraq, Tajikistan, and Singapore in Group D, while Iran plays Syria and China and Group B features Uzbekistan, Jordan, North Korea, and Bahrain.
- Saudi Arabia coach Giorgios Donis said, "When we reach the Asian Cup in our country, we will be ready to reach the final and to win the title."
- The Asian Football Confederation hopes the tournament proceeds after the draw's postponement due to Middle East conflict, as South Korea, Vietnam, and the United Arab Emirates await the Lebanon-Yemen match winner.
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Shafaq News - Riyadh: The organizing committee for the AFC Asian Cup announced on Saturday evening the schedule for the Iraqi national team's matches in the tournament, which kicks off in early 2027. Iraq will play in Group D, which also includes Australia (the group leader), Tajikistan, and Singapore. Iraq will play its first match against Tajikistan on Sunday, January 10, 2027. They will then face Australia in their second match on Thursday, J…
Japan Drawn With Qatar In AFC Asian Cup - THE DESTINATION
TOKYO: (Web Desk) – Record Asian champions Japan have been drawn alongside defending champions Qatar in Group F for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, while tournament hosts Saudi Arabia will face Kuwait, Oman, and Palestine in the group stage. The official draw for Asia’s premier football tournament was held on Saturday in Diriyah near Riyadh. […] The post Japan Drawn With Qatar In AFC Asian Cup appeared first on THE DESTINATION.
Hudson is optimistic! He sees a good opportunity for the Thai national team to face strong teams in the 2027 Asian Cup. Anthony Hudson, head coach of the Thai national team, gave an interview after the draw for the 2027 Asian Cup finals, which will be held in Saudi Arabia from January 7th to February 5th, 2027. The Thai national team is in Group F with Japan, Qatar, and Indonesia. The top two teams from each of the six groups, along with the fou…
Japan, Qatar land in same group at Asian Cup finals
Coaches of Asian national football teams pose in front of a screen showing the results of the final draw for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup during a ceremony in Riyadh. (AFP pic) RIYADH: Record winners Japan were drawn in the same group as champions Qatar for next year’s AFC Asian Cup, while hosts Saudi Arabia will meet Kuwait, Oman and Palestine. The draw for the 2027 edition of the continent’s showpiece event, which runs from Jan 7 to Feb 5, took plac…
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