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All you need to know about the AFC Asian Cup 2023

Teams, venues, tournament format, favourites and everything else you need to know about the AFC Asian Cup 2023 in Qatar.

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Down with ankle injury, Anwar Ali misses cut in Asian Cup probables

India will be missing its key central defender Anwar Ali because of his ankle injury in the upcoming AFC Asian Cup in Qatar

The Hindu

Carlos Queiroz sacked as Qatar coach ahead of AFC Asian Cup title defence

Queiroz has been replaced by Spanish coach Marques Lopez a month ahead of the AFC Asian Cup in Qatar.

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Bhubaneswar, Guwahati to host India's first two FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

India to host opening two home matches in FIFA World Cup 2026/AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers: New Delhi, Bhubaneswar & Guwahati to host. India drawn in Group A with Qatar, Kuwait & winner of Afghanistan/Mongolia match. Blue Tigers open campaign away vs Kuwait on Nov 16, then host Qatar in…

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Kerala Blasters, Mumbai City among several ISL clubs hesitant to release players for U-23 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers

Indian football has reached a crossroad it had come to, 14 years ago, before the Nehru Cup 2009, when first-division (then I-League) clubs had refused to release players for National Camp. This time, the clubs are from Indian Super League and the competitions at hand are the U-23 AFC Asian…

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Sunil Chhetri: Indian football’s centre of gravity

Sunil Chhetri's passion and drive have been instrumental in the rise of Indian football. From 2000-odd fans in 2013 to 26,000 in 2023, Chhetri's influence has been felt in the form of increased fan engagement and a new crop of younger, fitter players. His competitive spirit and willingness to work…

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SAFF victory will not have much bearing on the 2023 AFC Asian Cup preparations, says India head coach Igor Stimac

SAFF victory will not have much bearing on the 2023 AFC Asian Cup preparations, says India head coach Igor Stimac. The most important time for India to prepare well for the Asian Cup is December and we are looking to get minimum four weeks’ preparation, says Stimac

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Arsenal face Takehiro Tomiyasu setback with forgotten announcement to affect transfer decisions

Arsenal and Mikel Arteta face the prospect of losing Takehiro Tomiyasu for up to a month at the beginning of 2024 with the AFC Asian Cup in Qatar taking place

Football London

The seven games Ange Postecoglou and Tottenham could be without Son Heung-min due to Asian Cup

Ange Postecoglou and Tottenham face the prospect of losing Son Heung-min for around a month at the turn of 2024 with the 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar on the calendar

Football London

India drawn with Australia, Syria in 2024 AFC Asian Cup

The Indian men’s football team on Thursday drew a tough group as it was clubbed with heavyweights Australia, Syria and Uzbekistan in the 2024 AFC Asian Cup, to be held in Doha in January.

The Hindu

New Tottenham manager to have Son Heung-min headache after 2023 AFC Asian Cup dates confirmed

Tottenham face the prospect of losing Son Heung-min for a month at the start of 2024 after dates for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup were confirmed

Football London

Stimac set to continue as Indian men's football team head coach till AFC Asian Cup next July

This will be Stimac's third contract extension after he took charge of the national men's team in May 2019 on a two-year tenure

The Hindu

2023 Women’s World Cup: List of Qualified Teams, Playoff Formats

The field for the largest Women’s World Cup ever is filling up, with 32 nations set to vie for glory in New Zealand and Australia next summer.

Sports Illustrated

Indian football | Head coach Stimac slams AIFF crisis after Asian Cup qualification

Indian national team head coach Igor Stimac questioned the timing of the AIFF’s administrative problems, which cast a shadow on India’s qualification for the AFC Asian Cup

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AFC Asian Cup: We are at home, and will be backing ourselves against Hong Kong: Sunil Chhetri

India prevailed over Afghanistan 2-1 in a thrilling match that saw three quick goals being scored at the fag end of the game at the Salt Lake Stadium on June 11

The Hindu

Chhetri scores brace as India beats Cambodia in AFC Asian Cup qualifier

Playing his 127th match for India, Sunil Chhetri netted his 81st and 82nd international goals as India beat Cambodia 2-0 in the AFC Asian Cup Group D qualifying match

Bangkok Post

Mano's men beat Maldives in opener

Thailand beat the Maldives 3-0 in the AFC Asian Cup opener as coach Mano Polking knew the War Elephants’ chances of making it to the AFC Asian Cup finals rest on their performances against the minnows in Group C.

Bangkok Post

Star striker Teerasil to lead Thais in Asian Cup qualifiers

The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) on Thursday announced the list of 23 national team players for the AFC Asian Cup qualifying tournament in Uzbekistan.

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Bangkok Post

Polking disappointed by Bahrain defeat

Thailand coach Mano Polking said his men must stay focused for an entire game after their 2-1 loss to Bahrain on Tuesday night in their final warm-up match before the AFC Asian Cup qualifying round.

Bangkok Post

Thais, Bahrain face off as Asian Cup qualifiers loom

Thailand will play Bahrain in a warm-up match on Tuesday as part of their preparations for the AFC Asian Cup qualifying round.

The Hindu

India lose friendly against Jordan ahead of AFC Asian Cup qualifier

Despite the returning Sunil Chhetri, India goes down 2-0 against Jordan in the Qatar Sport Club Stadium, 10 days ahead of their third round of AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Cambodia scheduled for June 8

Bangkok Post

Polking worried about Thailand defence

Thailand will play two warm-up games ahead of next month's AFC Asian Cup qualifying round, officials said on Tuesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Citing Pandemic, China Withdraws as Host of 2023 Asian Cup

China relinquished its right to host soccer's 2023 Asian Cup on Saturday in the latest cancellation of the country's sports hosting duties during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Asian Football Confederation praised Chinese soccer officials for making “this very difficult but necessary decision in the collective interests of the AFC Asian…

The Hindu

AFC Asian Cup | Two members of Indian team test COVID positive on eve of tournament

Hosts India open their campaign in the continental showpiece against Iran at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai

The Hindu

‘First target is to reach last eight’

India head coach Thomas Dennerby on Tuesday said the hosts would aim to break down a strong Iranian defence with an attacking game to eke out a win in its women’s AFC Asian Cup opener here on Thursday

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