Islamic Republic of Iran players are eager to thrive under the pressure of expectations following their winning start to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group C, according to striker Alireza Jahanbakhsh.

Lee Kang-in sought to dampen expectations Korea Republic will finally end their decades-long AFC Asian Cup™ drought in Qatar 2023 despite steering the Taeguk Warriors to an opening 3-1 victory over Bahrain in Group E with a match-winning brace.

Head coach Miodrag Radulovic admitted that it was the grandeur of the atmosphere at the majestic Lusail Stadium that distracted Lebanon in their 3-0 defeat to Qatar in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ opening match last Friday.

Qatar know a win against Tajikistan in Group A of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Wednesday could potentially take them through to the Round of 16 with a match to spare.

Takumi Minamino scored twice as Japan fought back to hand Vietnam a 4-2 defeat at Al Thumama Stadium on Sunday as the four-time champions kicked off their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ campaign in Group D with a hard-fought win.

Jurgen Klinsmann wants to take Korea Republic all the way in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ but will take it game by game, starting with Monday’s clash against Bahrain.

Hwang Hee Chan has no intention of using fatigue as an excuse when Korea Republic embark on their journey to win their first AFC Asian Cup™ title since 1960 when they take on Bahrain in Group E on Monday.

Mathew Davies expects Malaysia to produce a strong performance when they take on Jordan in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar™ 2023 Group E tie at the Al Janoub Stadium on Monday.

Iraq midfielder Osama Rashid warned his side against the threat of Indonesia’s attack ahead of the two teams’ AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group D clash at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Monday.

Malaysia and Jordan are set for an exciting clash when they meet in Group E of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Monday.