Hassan Al Haydos is targeting a successful defence when reigning champions Qatar kick off their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ campaign against Lebanon in Group A on Friday.

The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ is now just days away, with teams going through their last-minute preparations.

The football world will be watching as the highly anticipated AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ kicks off with the hosts and reigning champions Qatar going up against Lebanon at Lusail Stadium on Friday.

The Organising Committee of AFC Asian Cup (OCAC) Chairperson Mariano V. Araneta Jr. has today hailed the readiness of the world-class venues ahead of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ opener between defending champions Qatar and Lebanon at the Lusail Stadium on Friday.

Head coach Shin Tae-yong believes there is room for improvement ahead of Indonesia kicking off their AFC Asian Cup™ 2023 challenge on Monday.

Australia will hold no surprises for India when the two sides face off in their opening AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ tie on Saturday.

Japan completed their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ preparations in style after beating Jordan 6-1 in a closed-door friendly match on Tuesday.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today confirmed the cast of match officials that will oversee the opening match of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, which will take place on Friday at the breathtaking Lusail Stadium.

Thailand head coach Masatada Ishii is unperturbed by the absence of Chanathip Songkrasin and Teerasil Dangda from the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, saying it is an opportunity for other players to shine.

Midfielder Faisal Al Ghamdi is setting his sights on helping Saudi Arabia make a deep run into the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ as the three-time champions look to claim the continental title for the first time since 1996.