Preview – Group C: Hong Kong, China v IR Iran
Head coach Amir Ghalenoei is expecting more of his Islamic Republic of Iran players when they take on Hong Kong, China in their second match of the AFC Asian Cup™ Qatar 2023 at Khalifa International Stadium on Friday.
Preview – Group D: Vietnam v Indonesia
Shin Tae-yong will not be looking at the past when Indonesia take on Vietnam in Group D of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Friday.
Preview – Group D: Iraq v Japan
Iraq head coach Jesus Casas is fully aware of the formidable challenge awaiting his team when they play Japan in Group D of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Friday.
Taremi focused on team goals, Helio warns of IR Iran pace
Islamic Republic of Iran forward Mehdi Taremi is more focused on collective objectives than getting on the scoresheet, ahead of his team’s AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group C encounter against Hong Kong, China on Friday.
Vietnam’s Filip wary of Indonesia; Amat calls for improvements
Friday’s AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group D clash between Vietnam and Indonesia will be Nguyen Filip’s first taste of a Southeast Asian derby and the 31-year-old custodian intends to treat the Garudas with plenty of respect.
Itakura determined to collect second win; Bayesh urges fortitude
Kou Itakura believes Japan have what it takes to overcome Iraq in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar™ Group D tie at the Education City Stadium on Friday.
Group C – Hong Kong, China v IR Iran: Facts & Figures
Islamic Republic of Iran could move within touching distance of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ knockout stage with a win over Hong Kong, China when they meet in a Group C tie on Friday.
Group D – Vietnam v Indonesia: Facts & Figures
There will be no margin for error for either team when Vietnam face Southeast Asian rivals Indonesia in Group D of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Friday.
Preview – Group B: Syria v Australia
Syria head coach Hector Cuper has denied he will take a defensive approach into his team’s Group B clash with Australia on Thursday as the west Asians look to pick up their first win of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.
Matchday Two: 5 things to look out for
The opening round of fixtures at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ did not disappoint and the continental competition now moves swiftly onto Matchday Two.
Sunday, 20 July , 2025