AFC U23 Asian Cup 2024 Qualifiers Groups and Schedule

Scheduled to take place from September 4 to 12 this year, Group A of the Qualifiers will witness an intense battle among the host nation Jordan, along with Syria, Oman, and Brunei Darussalam. These four teams will be competing fiercely for the coveted automatic qualification spot to secure a place in the Finals.

Group B will see 2020 champions Korea Republic (H), Myanmar, Kyrgyz Republic, and Qatar contesting with Vietnam (H), Singapore, Yemen, and Guam in the Group C cast.

Japan, the 2016 champions, are the top seeds in Group D with Bahrain (H), Palestine, and Pakistan as their challengers while 2018 champions Uzbekistan (H), the Islamic Republic of Iran, In the draw, Hong Kong, China, and Afghanistan were placed together in Group E, where they will face each other in thrilling matches.

Group F will see 2013 winners Iraq, Kuwait (H), Timor-Leste, and Macau battling with United Arab Emirates, India, Maldives, and hosts China PR the Group G teams.

In Group H, the esteemed host nation, Thailand, assumes a leadership role as they endeavor to secure their place in the Finals. Joining them in this competitive group are formidable teams such as Malaysia, Bangladesh, and the Philippines, all of whom are determined to claim a spot in the prestigious tournament. Meanwhile, Group I promises an exhilarating spectacle as powerhouses Australia, Tajikistan (H), Laos, and DPR Korea engage in fierce battles, each aiming for supremacy and the opportunity to advance to the next stage of the competition.

In an intriguing turn of events, the defending champions, Saudi Arabia (H), have found themselves placed in Group J alongside formidable opponents such as Cambodia, Lebanon, and Mongolia. This group promises captivating matches as these teams clash for supremacy and strive to secure their passage to the next stage of the tournament. Meanwhile, Group K presents an exciting three-team challenge, with Turkmenistan, Indonesia (H), and Chinese Taipei prepared to engage in a fierce tussle for dominance and the opportunity to progress further in the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2024 Qualifiers.