Who will qualify to AFC Cup 2023?

Who will qualify to AFC Cup 2023?

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Qatar to host 2023 AFC Asian Cup, India and Saudi Arabia in running for 2027

  • AFC president highlights ‘existing world-class infrastructure and unrivalled hosting capabilities’ of desert nation
  • Qatar will host the tournament for the third time after previously doing so in 1988 and 2011

Pakistan crush Hong Kong by 155 runs in Twenty20 Asia Cup

‘Lots of learning from these two games,’ says Hong Kong captain Nizakat Khan as his side suffered a tough 155-run defeat at the hands of Pakistan.

‘Lots of learning from these two games,’ says Hong Kong captain Nizakat Khan as his side suffered a tough 155-run defeat at the hands of Pakistan.

Australia out of race to host 2023 Asian Cup, sets sights on 2026 women’s event

South Korea, Indonesia and Qatar left in running to host competition next summer. Football Australia bosses had previously said any bid would depend on event being moved to early 2024.

South Korea, Indonesia and Qatar left in running to host competition next summer. Football Australia bosses had previously said any bid would depend on event being moved to early 2024.

South Korea, Australia among four countries bidding to host 2023 Asian Cup

Deadline for four associations to submit bid documents is August 31, with Indonesia and Qatar also expressing an interest, according to Asian Football Confederation.

Deadline for four associations to submit bid documents is August 31, with Indonesia and Qatar also expressing an interest, according to Asian Football Confederation.

Japan officials say there is little chance of country hosting 2023 Asian Cup

Deadline for submission of bids is in two days and Japan had previously been said to be interested.

Deadline for submission of bids is in two days and Japan had previously been said to be interested.

Australia unlikely to bid to host the 2023 Asian Cup, football chief says

James Johnson says tournament would clash with Women’s World Cup, which but Australia is co-hosting with New Zealand, but leaves door open for negotiations if Asian Cup dates change.

James Johnson says tournament would clash with Women’s World Cup, which but Australia is co-hosting with New Zealand, but leaves door open for negotiations if Asian Cup dates change.

South Korea submits bid to host 2023 Asian Cup

South Korea officially submitted its bid to host the 2023 Asian Cup following China’s withdrawal due to the coronavirus, the Korean Football Association said Thursday.

South Korea officially submitted its bid to host the 2023 Asian Cup following China’s withdrawal due to the coronavirus, the Korean Football Association said Thursday.

Andersen says team needs playing time to shine in AFC Cup finals

Coach Jorn Andersen is hoping Hong Kong’s domestic football scene can avoid any further disruptions in the lead-up to next year’s Asian Cup after the Norwegian guided the territory’s team to the continental finals for the first time since 1968.

Coach Jorn Andersen is hoping Hong Kong’s domestic football scene can avoid any further disruptions in the lead-up to next year’s Asian Cup after the Norwegian guided the territory’s team to the continental finals for the first time since 1968.

Hong Kong can dare to dream after reaching Asian Cup for first time since 1968

‘We did not dare to think of it before,’ captain Huang Yang says after Philippines’ defeat sends Jorn Andersen’s side into 2023 finals before final group game.

‘We did not dare to think of it before,’ captain Huang Yang says after Philippines’ defeat sends Jorn Andersen’s side into 2023 finals before final group game.

Hong Kong boss Andersen refuses to play it safe in final Asian Cup qualifier

Hong Kong coach Jorn Andersen insists his team will not change their aggressive style of play when they face India in the last Group D match in Kolkata on Tuesday night, despite only needing a draw to guarantee themselves a spot in next year’s Asian Cup finals.

Hong Kong coach Jorn Andersen insists his team will not change their aggressive style of play when they face India in the last Group D match in Kolkata on Tuesday night, despite only needing a draw to guarantee themselves a spot in next year’s Asian Cup finals.

Andersen credits offensive, high-pressure play for Hong Kong turnaround

The success so far has come against the odds after the fifth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic left Andersen in a race against time to prepare his team for the qualifiers.

The success so far has come against the odds after the fifth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic left Andersen in a race against time to prepare his team for the qualifiers.

2023 Asian Cup: Hong Kong on brink of finals after beating Cambodia 3-0

Jorn Andersen’s side make it two wins from two in Kolkata, with the group winners to qualify for the finals – which Hong Kong have not done since 1968.

Jorn Andersen’s side make it two wins from two in Kolkata, with the group winners to qualify for the finals – which Hong Kong have not done since 1968.

Hong Kong send SOS to fourth-choice keeper for crucial qualifier

Under-23s’ Ng Wai-him flies to India on Friday night as all three goalkeepers in Kolkata have sickness or injury problems, with Hong Kong on brink of Asian Cup qualification.

Under-23s’ Ng Wai-him flies to India on Friday night as all three goalkeepers in Kolkata have sickness or injury problems, with Hong Kong on brink of Asian Cup qualification.

After spate of sickness, Anderson ‘very proud’ of Hong Kong win

‘We were not used to Indian life,’ says Jorn Andersen, who salutes team for overcoming difficulties to beat Afghanistan 2-1 in opening Asian Cup qualifier in Kolkata.

‘We were not used to Indian life,’ says Jorn Andersen, who salutes team for overcoming difficulties to beat Afghanistan 2-1 in opening Asian Cup qualifier in Kolkata.

Hong Kong football fans get front row seat to side’s win over Afghanistan

150 fans given the opportunity to support the team at Emperor Cinema in Causeway Bay as Hong Kong beat Afghanistan 2-1

150 fans given the opportunity to support the team at Emperor Cinema in Causeway Bay as Hong Kong beat Afghanistan 2-1

Wong Wai and Orr strike to give Hong Kong perfect start in Asian Cup qualifiers

Pair strike twice in space of four first-half minutes to put side on road to victory over Afghanistan, who grab late consolation through skipper Farshad Noor in Group D opener.

Pair strike twice in space of four first-half minutes to put side on road to victory over Afghanistan, who grab late consolation through skipper Farshad Noor in Group D opener.

Hong Kong not ‘100 per cent’ ahead of Asian Cup qualifiers, admits Andersen

Jorn Andersen’s team to face Afghanistan in first match in Kolkata on Wednesday, but two players and three officials tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday.

Jorn Andersen’s team to face Afghanistan in first match in Kolkata on Wednesday, but two players and three officials tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday.

South Korea president throws weight behind country’s bid to host 2023 Asian Cup

President Yoon Suk-yeol orders sports minister to try to secure event after meeting with players and officials. South Korea has not host the tournament since 1960.

President Yoon Suk-yeol orders sports minister to try to secure event after meeting with players and officials. South Korea has not host the tournament since 1960.

Football bosses set June 30 deadline for bids to host 2023 Asian Cup

Asian Football Confederation begins process of finding new venue after China’s decision to withdraw over Covid-19 concerns, with Japan a possible replacement.

Asian Football Confederation begins process of finding new venue after China’s decision to withdraw over Covid-19 concerns, with Japan a possible replacement.

Hong Kong to send under-23s squad to EAFF Championship

Best players needed for Asian Cup qualifiers and Kitchee’s AFC Champions League games, insists Football Association chairman.

Best players needed for Asian Cup qualifiers and Kitchee’s AFC Champions League games, insists Football Association chairman.

Football bosses hand 2023 AFC Asian Cup decision to executive committee

AFC Congress normally votes on process but China’s withdrawal means decision has to be made quickly.

AFC Congress normally votes on process but China’s withdrawal means decision has to be made quickly.

Japan approached about hosting 2023 AFC Asian Cup, says country’s football chief

Chairman of Japan Football Association says it has been ‘sounded out’ about hosting 24-team tournament by Asian football chiefs, while South Korea FA official says it was given a ‘briefing’ about situation.

Chairman of Japan Football Association says it has been ‘sounded out’ about hosting 24-team tournament by Asian football chiefs, while South Korea FA official says it was given a ‘briefing’ about situation.

Tan renews Guangzhou deal after snubbing Hong Kong’s Asian Cup qualifiers

Star midfielder re-signs amid complaints about players at mainland clubs not joining Hong Kong squad, with Chinese Super League reportedly to start on June 3.

Star midfielder re-signs amid complaints about players at mainland clubs not joining Hong Kong squad, with Chinese Super League reportedly to start on June 3.

HK coach Jorn Andersen loses all mainland players as he names Asian Cup squad

New head coach confirms 25-man squad with several new faces for qualifying campaign, after accusing mainland Chinese clubs of pressuring players to withdraw.

New head coach confirms 25-man squad with several new faces for qualifying campaign, after accusing mainland Chinese clubs of pressuring players to withdraw.

China pulls out of hosting next year’s AFC Asian Cup over Covid-19 concerns

Tournament was expected to be held between June 16 and July 16 in 10 Chinese cities. But officials say China told them they would not be able to host the competition.

Tournament was expected to be held between June 16 and July 16 in 10 Chinese cities. But officials say China told them they would not be able to host the competition.

Hong Kong coach’s fury at Chinese clubs, as players opt out of Asian Cup games

Jorn Andersen accuses sides in mainland China of stopping some of city’s best players from joining squad for tournament in June, says teams pressured players to pull out because ‘they don’t like us’.

Jorn Andersen accuses sides in mainland China of stopping some of city’s best players from joining squad for tournament in June, says teams pressured players to pull out because ‘they don’t like us’.

‘More confidence and power’ says Andersen ahead of Asian Cup qualifiers

Jorn Andersen believed he has a squad that can win matches as Hong Kong kick-starts preparation for next month’s 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers in India.

Jorn Andersen believed he has a squad that can win matches as Hong Kong kick-starts preparation for next month’s 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers in India.

Jorn Andersen names first Hong Kong squad ahead of Asian Cup qualifiers

Hong Kong internationals playing in the Mainland have been excluded from the initial squad named by new manager Jorn Andersen as they prepare for the 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers in India.

Hong Kong internationals playing in the Mainland have been excluded from the initial squad named by new manager Jorn Andersen as they prepare for the 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers in India.

Hong Kong boss Andersen hails ‘very important’ Thailand trip

Jorn Andersen is scouting Kitchee and Lee Man as he mulls Asian Cup qualifiers squad, with Hong Kong players tasting first competitive action since he took charge last December.

Jorn Andersen is scouting Kitchee and Lee Man as he mulls Asian Cup qualifiers squad, with Hong Kong players tasting first competitive action since he took charge last December.

Hong Kong get kind draw for 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers

Jorn Andersen’s side will face India, Afghanistan and Cambodia in Kolkata in June for place in finals in China next year, but suspension of domestic football causing headaches.

Jorn Andersen’s side will face India, Afghanistan and Cambodia in Kolkata in June for place in finals in China next year, but suspension of domestic football causing headaches.

How India can qualify for AFC?

The matches will be held in June and India have been placed in Group D alongside Hong Kong, Afghanistan, and Cambodia. All the Group D matches will be held at the Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata. If India emerge as group winners then they will directly qualify for the main event.

How many teams are in the AFC 2023?

The 2023 AFC Asian Cup will be the 18th edition of the AFC Asian Cup, the quadrennial international men's football championship of Asia organised by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). It will be held in Qatar from 16 June to 16 July 2023. The tournament will involve 24 national teams after expansion in 2019.

Is India qualified for FIFA 2023?

India qualify for AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2023. DAMMAM, SAUDI ARABIA: India secured themselves a spot in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2023 despite a 1-2 loss at the hands of hosts Saudi Arabia in their final qualification match at the Prince Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam, on Sunday, October 9, 2022.