Iraq and Jordan will tread with caution when they meet in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Round of 16 on Monday.

The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ has reached the knockout rounds and 16 teams remain in the race to be crowned champions of the 18th edition of the continental showpiece.

Tajikistan may have sealed knockout stage qualification in their debut AFC Asian Cup™ campaign but head coach Petar Segrt said the Central Asian side are not satisfied just yet.

Tajikistan’s Zoir Dzhuraboev is eager for his side to build on their successful AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group A campaign when they take on the United Arab Emirates in the Round of 16 on Sunday.

Craig Goodwin wants Australia to instill a sharper edge in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Round of 16 clash against Indonesia on Sunday.

Past encounters against central Asian teams will help the United Arab Emirates find solutions against their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ last 16 opponents Tajikistan, according to defender Khalid Al Hashemi.

Tajikistan will aim to prolong their journey when they meet United Arab Emirates in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Round of 16 tie on Sunday.

Australia will start as favourites against Indonesia in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ last 16 clash on Sunday.

It was a historic moment for Asian football on Thursday when Saudi Arabia’s Talal Haji etched his name in the record books, becoming the youngest player ever to play in an AFC Asian Cup™ match at the age of 16 years and 131 days.

After 36 matches, 87 goals and 16 teams booking their place in the next phase of the competition, the group stage action in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, which gave the supporters plenty to talk about over the past couple of weeks, came to an exciting conclusion on Thursday.