Qatar 2023 Squads in Numbers
The 24 teams in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ have confirmed their respective squads for the 18th edition of Asia’s premier national team tournament with plenty of interesting narratives at play.
Squads revealed ahead of Qatar 2023 kick-off
The 24 contenders at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ have named the 26-strong squads they hope will steer them to glory at the continental Finals.
Silvera eyeing successful outing with Australia
Samuel Silvera is keen on stamping his mark after making it to the Australian AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ squad.
Japan, Qatar shine; more teams arrive in Doha
Japan put on a fine performance in front of their home fans in Tokyo as they beat Thailand 5-0 in an international friendly match as they geared up towards the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.
Player to Watch: Salem Al Dawsari (Saudi Arabia)
Saudi Arabia winger Salem Al Dawsari’s stunning strike against eventual champions Argentina in their group stage opener at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has remained one of the most enduring images from the tournament a year ago.
Japan lead AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ cast
The four-time AFC Asian Cup winners maintained their 17th spot in the latest FIFA World Ranking issued on Thursday. Facing them in Group D at Qatar 2023 will be Iraq (ranked 63), Vietnam (94) and Indonesia (146). Hosts and defending AFC Asian Cup champions Qatar maintained their ranking at 58 with China PR (79), debutants […]
Player to Watch: Akram Afif (Qatar)
Kuala Lumpur: Qatar’s prospects in international football for nearly a decade have been intricately linked with how Akram Afif fares for the Maroons – such has been the influence of the 27-year-old winger who will look to replicate the magic of 2019 at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.
Semi-Automated Offside Technology to debut at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™
Kuala Lumpur: Match officials at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ will be able to enhance their decision-making process with the Semi-Automated Offside Technology (SAOT) system, which will be implemented at all 51 matches of the tournament.
Player to Watch: Oday Dabbagh (Palestine)
Kuala Lumpur: Within eight years of making his professional debut with his hometown club Hilal Alquds, Oday Dabbagh has already written his name in the conversation for the honour of Palestine’s greatest-ever footballing product.
Player to Watch: Arif Aiman (Malaysia)
Kuala Lumpur: At the tender age of 21, exciting Malaysian winger Arif Aiman Hanapi is already establishing himself as one of the rising stars of Southeast Asian football.
Wednesday, 16 July , 2025