AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023: All groups, full schedule and how to watch live
Check out our ultimate guide of the AFC Asian Cup 2023, including groups, full schedule of the games and match start times. Know how to watch the football action live from Qatar.
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The 2023 edition of the AFC Asian Cup is just around the corner.
Just over a year on from hosting the 2022 World Cup, Qatar will once again welcome a football tournament to their homeland as reigning champions - after defeating Japan four years ago - of this competition.
After being expanded in 2019, the competition will now see 24 teams bid for glory.
Lusail Stadium will host the opening game, before welcoming back the final two sides for the conclusion of the competition on February 10.
Held between 12 January and 10 February, the top two from each group will advance to the knockout stages, along with the four best runners-up.
The Round of 16 begins on 28 January, before the tournament concludes 13 days later.
As the Asian Cup edges closer, here is your complete guide to this year’s edition.
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 01: Muroya Sei of Japan looks dejected after the AFC Asian Cup final match between Japan and Qatar at Zayed Sports City Stadium on February 1, 2019 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
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AFC Asian Cup 2023: How to watch live
There are several ways to watch action live from Qatar, depending on where in the world you are.
Spectators in the United States will be able to tune in on CBS Sports, who have the broadcasting rights for the tournament, as well as Paramount+.
There will no doubt be keen interest for Aussie fans, who can watch their nation in action on Network 10.
Arguably among the favourites to win the tournament, Japan fans can watch the tournament on TV Ashahi and DAZN.
Sports18 will show the action in India, while the games will be available in Australia via broadcaster Paramount ANZ.