AFC Asian Cup 2024, the 18th edition, is a prominent quadrennial competition showcasing international men’s football talent in Asia. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) carefully schedules this championship. The tournament is set to begin on the 12th of January 2024 and will last until the 10th of February 2024.
Qatar is the reigning champion in this fascinating competition, having won the championship in the previous edition in 2019. They will surely attempt to maintain their reigning position and defend their hard-earned title against difficult opponents from throughout the continent, as they have a great history of football success in Asia. The AFC Asian Cup 2024 promises to be an exciting display of skill, dedication, and the bonding force of football.
AFC Asian Cup 2024 Schedule
The tournament kicks off on January 12, 2024, at 7:30 pm Qatar time, and the grand finale is set for February 10, 2024, at 6:00 pm at the Al Bayt Stadium.
Teams and Groups
Format
- Group Stage: January 12-25
- Round of 16: January 31 to February 2
- Quarterfinals: February 4-5
- Semifinals: February 7-8
- Final: February 10
Schedule / Fixtures
Group A
- Friday, January 12:
- Qatar 3-0 Lebanon
- Saturday, January 13:
- China 0-0 Tajikistan
- Wednesday, January 17:
- Lebanon 0-0 China
- Tajikistan 0-1 Qatar
- Monday, January 22:
- Tajikistan 2-1 Lebanon
- Qatar 1-0 China
Group B
Saturday, January 13:
- Australia 2-0 India
- Uzbekistan 0-0 Syria
Thursday, January 18:
- Syria 0-1 Australia
- India 0-3 Uzbekistan
Tuesday, January 23:
- Syria 1-0 India
- Australia 1-1 Uzbekistan
Group C
- Sunday, January 14:
- UAE 3-1 Hong Kong
- Iran 4-1 Palestine
- Thursday, January 18:
- Palestine 1-1 UAE
- Friday, January 19:
- Hong Kong 0-1 Iran
- Tuesday, January 23:
- Hong Kong 0-3 Palestine
- Iran 2-1 UAE
Group D
Sunday, January 14:
- Japan 4-2 Vietnam
Monday, January 15:
- Indonesia 1-3 Iraq
Friday, January 19:
- Iraq 2-1 Japan
- Vietnam 0-1 Indonesia
Wednesday, January 24:
- Japan 3-1 Indonesia
- Iraq 3-2 Vietnam
Group E
Monday, January 15:
- South Korea 3-1 Bahrain
- Malaysia 0-4 Jordan
Saturday, January 20:
- Jordan 2-2 South Korea
- Bahrain 1-0 Malaysia
Thursday, January 25:
- South Korea 3-3 Malaysia
- Jordan 0-1 Bahrain
Group F
Tuesday, January 16:
- Thailand 2-0 Kyrgyzstan
- Saudi Arabia 2-1 Oman
Sunday, January 21:
- Oman 0-0 Thailand
- Kyrgyzstan 0-2 Saudi Arabia
Thursday, January 25:
- Saudi Arabia 1-1 Thailand
- Kyrgyzstan 0-0 Oman
AFC Asian Cup 2024 Knockout stage
Sunday, January 28:
- Australia 4-0 Indonesia
- Tajikistan 1(5) – 1(3) UAE
Monday, January 29:
- Iraq 2-3 Jordan
- Qatar 2-1 Palestine
Tuesday, January 30:
- Uzbekistan 2-1 Thailand
- Saudi Arabia 1(2)-1(4) South Korea
Wednesday, January 31:
- Bahrain 1-3 Japan
- Iran 1(5)-1(3)Syria
Quarter-Finals
Friday, February 2:
- Tajikistan 0-1 Jordan
- Australia 1-2 South Korea
- Iran 2-1 Japan
- Qatar 1(3)-1(2) Uzbekistan
Semi-Finals
Tuesday, February 6:
- Jordan 2-0 South Korea at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan
Wednesday, February 7:
- Iran 2-3 Qatar at Al Thumama Stadium, Doha
Final
Saturday, February 10:
- Jordan 1-3 Qatar at Lusail Stadium, Lusail
AFC Asian Cup 2024 Match Schedule
| Date | Day | Match | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 12, 2024 | Friday | Qatar vs Lebanon | A |
| January 13, 2024 | Saturday | China vs Tajikistan | A |
| January 13, 2024 | Saturday | Australia vs India | B |
| January 13, 2024 | Saturday | Uzbekistan vs Syria | B |
| January 14, 2024 | Sunday | Iran vs Palestine | C |
| January 14, 2024 | Sunday | UAE vs Hong Kong | C |
| January 14, 2024 | Sunday | Japan vs Vietnam | D |
| January 15, 2024 | Monday | Indonesia vs Iraq | D |
| January 15, 2024 | Monday | South Korea vs Bahrain | E |
| January 16, 2024 | Tuesday | Malaysia vs Jordan | E |
| January 16, 2024 | Tuesday | Saudi Arabia vs Oman | F |
| January 16, 2024 | Tuesday | Thailand vs Kyrgyzstan | F |
| January 17, 2024 | Wednesday | Lebanon vs China | A |
| January 17, 2024 | Wednesday | Tajikistan vs Qatar | A |
| January 18, 2024 | Thursday | India vs Uzbekistan | B |
| January 18, 2024 | Thursday | Syria vs Australia | B |
| January 18, 2024 | Thursday | Palestine vs UAE | C |
| January 19, 2024 | Friday | Hong Kong vs Iran | C |
| January 19, 2024 | Friday | Vietnam vs Indonesia | D |
| January 19, 2024 | Friday | Iraq vs Japan | D |
| January 20, 2024 | Saturday | Bahrain vs Malaysia | E |
| January 20, 2024 | Saturday | Jorden vs South Korea | E |
| January 21, 2024 | Sunday | Oman vs Thailand | F |
| January 21, 2024 | Sunday | Uzbekistan vs Saudi Arabia | F |
| January 22, 2024 | Monday | Qatar vs China | A |
| January 22, 2024 | Monday | Tajikistan vs Lebanon | A |
| January 23, 2024 | Tuesday | Australia vs Uzbekistan | B |
| January 23, 2024 | Tuesday | Syria vs India Kong | B |
| January 23, 2024 | Tuesday | Iran vs UAE | C |
| January 23, 2024 | Tuesday | Hong Kong vs Palestine | C |
| January 24, 2024 | Wednesday | Japan vs Indonesia | D |
| January 24, 2024 | Wednesday | Iraq vs Vietnam | D |
| January 25, 2024 | Thursday | South Korea vs Malaysia | E |
| January 25, 2024 | Thursday | Jorden vs Bahrain | E |
| January 25, 2024 | Thursday | Saudi Arabia vs Thailand | F |
| January 25, 2024 | Thursday | Kyrgyzstan vs Oman | F |
