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What is the Asian Cup?
The Asian Cup is a top-level football competition for national teams in Asia. First held in 1956, the tournament is now one of the most prestigious events on the football calendar after the World Cup and the European Championships. The tournament is organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and is held every four years.
When will the Asian Cup be held?
The 2023 AFC Asian Cup is scheduled to be held in June and July 2023. The exact dates of the tournament have not yet been confirmed, but it is expected to start in late June and end in mid-July. The tournament was originally scheduled to be held in 2022, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Which countries are participating?
A total of 24 teams will participate in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. The teams are divided into six groups of four teams each, with the top two teams from each group and the four best third-placed teams advancing to the knockout stage. The teams participating in the tournament are the top footballing nations in Asia, including Japan, South Korea, Iran, Australia, and Saudi Arabia.
What is the schedule for the tournament?
The group stage matches will be played from June 24 to July 8, with the knockout stages starting from July 12. The quarter-finals will be held on July 12 and 13, followed by the semi-finals on July 16 and 17. The final of the tournament will be held on July 21, with the third-place match taking place on July 20.
Where will the tournament be held?
The host countries for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup are China and South Korea. China will host the group stage matches, while the knockout stages will be held in South Korea. Both countries have a strong footballing culture and infrastructure, and are expected to put on a memorable event.
What is the format of the tournament?
The 24 teams will be divided into six groups of four teams each. The top two teams from each group and the four best third-placed teams will advance to the knockout stage. The knockout stage will consist of a round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and a final. The winner of the tournament will be crowned the champions of Asia.
